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[standup]

Hello, new here. I'm in my mid 30s and just starting to open up about what happened to me over 18 years ago. I'm here to support and be supported from others who have been through similar situations. Thanks for having me.

[snmls]

Hi Standup, 

Welcome to AS. I'm sorry for the trauma that brought you here, but I'm glad you found the site and decided to join. This is a kind and caring community and we are all here to help each other heal. Sometimes talking with other survivors can help you feel less alone. You are welcome to post on the forums whenever you feel comfortable. Just reading posts is fine too. If you need any help navigating the site, please feel free to reach out to me or any other member of the AS staff. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey. 

[WannaMoveOn]

3 hours ago, standup said:

Hello, new here. I'm in my mid 30s and just starting to open up about what happened to me over 18 years ago. I'm here to support and be supported from others who have been through similar situations. Thanks for having me.

Hello standup and welcome to AS! I am Wanna

I am very happy you've found us. Opening up is a vulnerable step, and having a community to fall back on is a great comfort. This is a safe place for survivors to connect, where you decide what to share. You own your story, and we believe you. Healing is very much a choice, where we make our way step by step. It can be a rocky road, but you don't have to face all alone. We all carry unique stories, but we tend to relate to each other. I hope you'll find as much comfort in this place as I have.

Please feel free to contact staff for questions, assistance with the site or some venting/chatting. I am just one PM away. 

Stay safe, 

W ☀️

Edited March 16 by WannaMoveOn

[standup]

1 hour ago, snmls said:

Hi Standup, 

Welcome to AS. I'm sorry for the trauma that brought you here, but I'm glad you found the site and decided to join. This is a kind and caring community and we are all here to help each other heal. Sometimes talking with other survivors can help you feel less alone. You are welcome to post on the forums whenever you feel comfortable. Just reading posts is fine too. If you need any help navigating the site, please feel free to reach out to me or any other member of the AS staff. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey. 

Thank you!

[standup]

17 minutes ago, WannaMoveOn said:

Hello standup and welcome to AS! I am Wanna

I am very happy you've found us. Opening up is a vulnerable step, and having a community to fall back on is a great comfort. This is a safe place for survivors to connect, where you decide what to share. You own your story, and we believe you. Healing is very much a choice, where we make our way step by step. It can be a rocky road, but you don't have to face all alone. We all carry unique stories, but we tend to relate to each other. I hope you'll find as much comfort in this place as I have.

Please feel free to contact staff for questions, assistance with the site or some venting/chatting. I am just one PM away. 

Stay safe, 

W ☀️

Thank you!

[awi]

hi @standup welcome to this safe place

[standup]

8 hours ago, awi said:

hi @standup welcome to this safe place

Thank you! Glad I found this place.

[LadyButterfly]

Hi  I hope coming here will help you.