Jolanda Posted June 5, 2004 Hi everybody, My name is Jolanda, I'm 28 years old, from Amsterdam in The Netherlands. I've been abused since I was a child, sexually, mentally, and finally I found the courage to cry out for help. Starting therapy in hopefully a few weeks. It is still very difficult for me to talk about what happened, and as it is my first time speaking out I'm a rape victim "on public" I like to leave it by introducing myself for the time being. It is, how sad it might be, nice for me to see I'm not alone in all the pain and anger. Take care of of you beautiful girls, 'till next time, jolanda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ardatha Posted June 5, 2004 Hello Jolanda, Good for you for finding your courage, dear one. Welcome here, also. I'm really sorry to hear that you need to be here but this is a good place to be. The people here are very supportive and understanding. Best wishes with your therapy. It can be one of the most valuable tools you'll ever find. Stay safe, Ardatha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Nene- Posted June 5, 2004 Hi Jolanda I'm glad you've found us here. I'm sorry to hear about your abuse. I think its a great step (and a couragous one) to start therapy and I wish you all the luck in the world with that . I look forward to getting to know you a little better in the future. ~Janene Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aquapit Posted June 6, 2004 Welcome to After Silence Jolanda! I hope you find what you are looking for here! I look forward to getting to know you. Take precious care of yourself. Tracy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betty Posted June 6, 2004 (Jolanda) welcome everyone here is great and will support you on your journey. emmax Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariposa Posted June 6, 2004 Welcome! i'm sorry for your pain, and i congratulate you on your bravery for coming here! Hope i can get to know you better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest queenie Posted June 7, 2004 ((Jolanda)) I am so sorry you have a reason for being here but I am glad you are here and have found us. What a brave and strong woman you are, speaking out about it even just to us here on the board is a Huge step. We are all here to support you as best we can! Sending Lots of Love Jennifer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jolanda Posted June 10, 2004 Thank you all for being so kind. It makes me feel less lonely and understood. Lately I'm finding it difficult to watch tv, speaking about violant movies and especially the ones with sex abuse in it. It can bring me in a flashback, and it made me turn of the whole tv. I hope this will get better in a while, as I do like watching my soap opera's, ... Love, Jolanda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aquapit Posted June 10, 2004 Jolanda Glad we can be here for you. You are never alone. Tracy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Survivors sanctuary Posted June 11, 2004 Hi........Hope you find the comfort that comes off in waves through the people here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindy Posted June 12, 2004 Welcome to After Silence, Jolanda. I'm sorry for the reasons that brought you here, however, I am glad you have stumbled across this wonderfully supportive place. Take gentle care, Lindy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenyx Posted June 12, 2004 (edited) (((Jolanda))) Warm welcome to the group. I am sorry for the pain that has brought you here. You are courageous for entering therapy. I have found it to be very valuable in my healing. You are not alone, this is a wonderfully supportive community. Be gentle with yourself as you heal. Edited June 12, 2004 by phoenyx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
your.beautiful.mistake Posted June 13, 2004 ((Jolanda)) Welcome to the group. I'm sorry you've experienced so much pain, but I'm glad you've found us. Take your time to look around. ((safe hugs)) <3 Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
