saying hello first time here

[intotheworldoflight]

Hello Everyone, 

I'm Josh and I'm a college professor and I hope everyone's doing well. I joined this forum hoping for a chat-room but I see the chat has been closed down. I think I'll be okay posting threads like this to the system but I was hoping to be able to talk to some live people as I've never really spoken to anyone other than my therapist about any of this. Is there a good chat room anyone knows about? I get this feeling like I want to sit in a room and talk to people about it but that's frightening also. Maybe posting like this little by little will actually be helpful. I have had some trouble finding a support group locally so maybe also if anyone knows about a good online support group with scheduled meetings? Anyway thank you all so much for having me and I hope you're doing well out there. 

[WannaMoveOn]

6 minutes ago, intotheworldoflight said:

Hello Everyone, 

I'm Josh and I'm a college professor and I hope everyone's doing well. I joined this forum hoping for a chat-room but I see the chat has been closed down. I think I'll be okay posting threads like this to the system but I was hoping to be able to talk to some live people as I've never really spoken to anyone other than my therapist about any of this. Is there a good chat room anyone knows about? I get this feeling like I want to sit in a room and talk to people about it but that's frightening also. Maybe posting like this little by little will actually be helpful. I have had some trouble finding a support group locally so maybe also if anyone knows about a good online support group with scheduled meetings? Anyway thank you all so much for having me and I hope you're doing well out there. 

Hello and welcome to After Silence! 

I go by Wanna

Yes, our administrators decided to close down the chatroom. We now communicate through our boards and Personal Messenger. You can type short or long, it's your call. When somebody replies on a post that you follow, you will receive a notification. Press the "Follow"-button on the right side above the title to do so. Not quite like a chat, but you can follow the conversation more actively. 

I hope you will find a community here, our site carries a wide variety of ages and backgrounds. You decide how much you'd like to share and when, at your own pace. I believe every survivor can benefit from an anonymous community, separate from our day-to-day lives. 

Please check your inbox for your extended welcoming.

You can always contact me or any staff if you'd have questions or need some extra support. 

All best - W ☀️

[intotheworldoflight]

Thank you so much for the welcome! I appreciate it. I'm moving through some of the forums now and I can tell I'm in the right place. Thanks again so much!

[WannaMoveOn]

3 minutes ago, intotheworldoflight said:

Thank you so much for the welcome! I appreciate it. I'm moving through some of the forums now and I can tell I'm in the right place. Thanks again so much!

How nice that you've already made that impression! 

Some forums are more active than others, so if you would post and not receive a response, you could always try a more active forum. Our pinned threads are also a good way to get acquainted with other members. 

Good luck!  

[MeBeMary]

Hi Josh and welcome. 

I am very sorry you have reason to join, but glad you decided to reach. We have a community of understanding and supportive people. You are not alone. 

Continue to look around and jump in where and when you are ready to. Wishing you the best on your continuing journey in healing. 

Mary

 

[intotheworldoflight]

Thank you so much Mary! 

I've been reading through and posting some already and like I told a moderator I can already tell I'm in the right place. 

I really appreciate your welcome and the careful wording of it. This is kind of you,

Josh

[missfrier]

Dear josh

 

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.  

[intotheworldoflight]

Thank you missfrier!

[awi]

welcome home @intotheworldoflight the home page of AS is a safe and active place.  There is no set time or order of events on our healing journey.  You are here, you are safe. Keeping you company. Be gentle with you. 

[intotheworldoflight]

Thank you so much awi!

[Robyn R]

Hi Josh - I am also relatively new, as of July. Welcome!

[Dawn76]

Hi Josh, welcome to After Silence.