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[ayame]

hi everyone, im new here. finally decided to take the step to talk about my experience and i’m really nervous. i’m in therapy and on antidepressants but my ptsd hinders the progress i’ve made esp today since i had a looped nightmare of my sexual abuse. i’m just tired of feeling alone and i hope that i can feel like i belong somewhere. thanks for listening 

[patriciag]

Hi Ayame

Sorry for what you have gone through. You have found a safe place and you are not alone here. Nightmare can be bad, I know when I have them, it puts me in bad place . It's nice to have a place where others understand. 

Patricia 

 

[Six_times_seven]

@ayameI am sorry for the struggles and experiences that brought you here, but I am glad you found us here and reached out.   You will find many people here with similar stories, who are at various points in their healing journey.  We are all here to relate and offer support and hope.  Most of all I want to let you know .

 

 

[Finchy]

Hello and welcome to AS, ayame! I'm glad you found your way here, though I'm terribly sorry for what you've been through. And nightmares of the abuse are horrendous. You're not alone in your struggles. You'll find a lot of kind and supportive people here that can relate and help you through things. 

Take care, and I'm wishing you all the best. ❤️ 

-Finchy

[missfrier]

Dear ayame

 

Welcome to After Silence.  I am sorry to hear of the trauma you have been through!

 

Being here has helped me so much.   Everyone is so caring and supportive here.  I am proud of you for reaching out.  I know that is hard to do.  I also know that you will find that needed compassion and support here within our community.  Know we are here for you and we will listen whenever you would like to lean on us.    

 

Take care and please do not hesitate to ask for any help if you ever need it.  

[leaff]

Hey @ayame, I’m so sorry for what you’re going through, but I’m glad you found this forum. This was my first real step toward healing, there’s a ton of kind and welcoming people on here who listen, and it’s been therapeutic to offer support and try to help others as well. Go at your own pace, and you’re absolutely not alone in this.

[MeBeMary]

Hi ayame and welcome.

I am very sorry for the trauma you've endured and the struggles you continue to face. None of this was fair or deserved. You have found a wonderful community filled with supportive and understanding survivors like you. I know how difficult it is to feel so alone, but this place does change that. It's ok to take your time and look around the community until you feel more comfortable. 

I am glad you have found us and wish you well on your healing journey. 

Mary

 

[8888]

Welcome @ayame 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]

On 8/7/2022 at 7:00 PM, ayame said:

hi everyone, im new here. finally decided to take the step to talk about my experience and i’m really nervous. i’m in therapy and on antidepressants but my ptsd hinders the progress i’ve made esp today since i had a looped nightmare of my sexual abuse. i’m just tired of feeling alone and i hope that i can feel like i belong somewhere. thanks for listening 

Hello and welcome from me as well! I am Wanna

I am truly sorry about unfortunate circumstances holding you back. I have been on anti-depressants myself and am having another round of therapy in the fall. After Silence is here for whenever you're ready. You pick the pace and the time, no pressure. Starting to share and participate is a big step, but it can make healing come by easier.

I hope things will get better for you soon. Sending you sunshine ☀️

/W 

[Dahlia29]

@ayame Hello, and welcome! I am new here as well and can relate to the nerves.  I'm so sorry for what happened to you and I'm glad you're taking the step to talk about your experience in this safe place, when you are ready. Wishing you the joy and light that you deserve.

Dahlia29