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[Sunflower_Sage]

I'm not really sure what to say here and I'm not really sure what it is I'm hoping for or expecting from this site. I know it's not a substitute for professional help but that's not really something I have access to right now. I guess, I'd just like to see what it's like being around people that actually understand me. So, here's my small introduction. I go by Sage, I'm 18, and I am a survivor of CSA and SA as a teen. 

[Finchy]

Welcome to AS, @Sunflower_Sage! I'm glad you found your way here. You'll find a lot of very friendly and supportive people. You're not alone. ❤️ Take your time exploring the site...it's ok to not be sure what you'll get out of the site yet. I do think though that the primary thing you'll get is support. And that is really important in your healing journey!

I'm so sorry for what you've been through. It was undeserved and not your fault. 

I'm wishing you all the best on this journey towards healing. I hope some time you will be able to see a therapist and/or another professional. But until then, AS is a good resource. Take care!

-Finch

[Sunflower_Sage]

1 hour ago, mini.finch said:

Welcome to AS, @Sunflower_Sage! I'm glad you found your way here. You'll find a lot of very friendly and supportive people. You're not alone. ❤️ Take your time exploring the site...it's ok to not be sure what you'll get out of the site yet. I do think though that the primary thing you'll get is support. And that is really important in your healing journey!

I'm so sorry for what you've been through. It was undeserved and not your fault. 

I'm wishing you all the best on this journey towards healing. I hope some time you will be able to see a therapist and/or another professional. But until then, AS is a good resource. Take care!

-Finch

Thank you very much. Your support is truly appreciated. 

[MeBeMary]

Hello Sage, 

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry for the trauma you endured as a child and a teen. It is never ok. It was truly unfair and undeserved. This is a wonderful community filled with supportive and understanding members. Tho true, we are not a substitute for professional help, we really don't try to be. We just give you a safe place to be with and interact among others who do understand. Another thing you will get out of it, just by saying hello...is validation! We know it is never easy to reach out and know how brave it is to take that first step. I do hope you know the trauma you endured was not your fault. 

Take your time and look around the site. You will get a comfortable footing and find your direction...the direction many of us look for...the direction forward on this journey of healing.

Mary

 

[8888]

Welcome @Sunflower_Sage to After Silence.  I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support.  Good job taking this step in your healing process.  You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault.  Take your time exploring and post when you are ready.  If you have any questions feel free to message me.  

[WannaMoveOn]

14 hours ago, Sunflower_Sage said:

I'm not really sure what to say here and I'm not really sure what it is I'm hoping for or expecting from this site. I know it's not a substitute for professional help but that's not really something I have access to right now. I guess, I'd just like to see what it's like being around people that actually understand me. So, here's my small introduction. I go by Sage, I'm 18, and I am a survivor of CSA and SA as a teen. 

Welcome on board Sage, I am Wanna

I am hoping your weekend goes well. I hope you find what you need here and you will eventually access professional help to. However, a safe community gets you a long way. Our members are kind and including. You are invited to share what you want, at your pace and conditions of course. This support system offers a place to go any time, and us staff are here for any questions. Feel free to drop a DM if you would need anything at all!. 

I am sincerely sorry about your trauma, please know we believe YOU and support you.  You are not alone. 

All best, 
Wanna ☀️

[Haze_D]

Hi @Sunflower_Sage! I'm new here too so welcome to the newbie club. I wrote a similar thing in my "hello" post. Just looking for people who understand me and what I've been through. Welcome 🤗