Hello All

[1dayatatime]

My name is Joe and I am a survivor of sexual abuse. I kind of feel awkard at the moment simply because I am a new. I don't recall how I found the website but I saw a video on the internet tonight that really just made me want to do more then just go to my group (SOAR). SOAR stands for Survivors of Abuse in Recovery, at least to the place I go. I've been going for I believe almost 3 years and it has helped me move to certain points in my life. I feel now that it is my turn to somehow do something to help stop the abuse whatever kind it may be. Many times I have heard stories that have just made me wish I was not a man. How people can just joke about it like it is nothing. I hate how people say I understand when they have no idea what its like, but people don't listen and don't care enough to try and imagine what it is like. Tonight my thoughts, love, and prayers go out to all the survivors that have made it. We are all strong to have come this far and I am proud of everyone that has been able to speak when you feel like you can't say a word, as well as, those who have still not come forth. Everyone has your back 100% even though we might not know each other personally. Stay Strong Everybody bc we will all get through this.

Joe

"Break the Silence, in this case it is NOT golden!"

[drowning000]

Wow Joe, what an introduction.. sounds like youre going to be a very loved member of this board. I hope you like it..

Racheal

[Katia60]

Hi Joe,

Welcome to AS. I'm glad that you are here and that you are wanting to help change the way things are. Good for you.

Kate

[broken spoke]

Hi Joe , from another male . welcome .., pull up a chair make yourself comfortable ,,were all family here !

[1dayatatime]

Thank you all for the welcome and I'm glad to be here. I like that I am not the only male on the boards that is on the journey to recovery. Again thanks for the warm welcomes.

Joe

"Break the silence, this time it's NOT golden"

[Atlantis]

Welcome Joe to AS. You come across as such a lovely soul, so caring for other people when you've been through a lot yourself. I'm glad you've found AS, I'm sure you'll be a very valued member here. I'm looking forward to getting to know you.

Hugs to you.

Atlantis

Edited February 6, 2007 by Atlantis

[dodo]

hi and welcome to AS

best wishes

karen

[1(laya)heart]

Hi Joe,

Welcome aboard. My name is China and I'm glad your here. This site has been a treasure for me and I'm SURE it will be the same for you. I can't help but say this to you. Take good care of yourself and if being here gets overwelming for you at times like it does for some of us, take heart. We will be right here when your ready to come back.

Again Welcome!!!

[~Mandy~]

Welcome to AS.

Take Care

Mandy

[Venia]

Hi Joe, and welcome to After Silence. It's great to have you here

Meg

[selene]

Hi Joe

You say that some days you wish you were not a man... Well, it is the existence of men like you - men who seem to care a very, very great deal about others - that made that I have not lost faith in the male population. It is not your fault that those who commit crimes are complete idiots.

Edited February 7, 2007 by selene

[teazle]

Hi Joe

I look forward to getting to know you. I hope you can find that this is a helpful and useful place for you. I certainly know that there are other members that have associations with SOAR

take care of yourself

teazle

[shellybelly]

joe glad you have joined us it sounds like you will be a valuable member we always need more caring people to help in our jorney of healing and hopefully you may find a little of that yourself.

[Butterflyangelbaby]

Hey Welcome to AS Joe Glad to have you here