Angela Posted August 27, 2004 Hi everyone, I found this forum through a search. I was looking for a nice message board for survivors of abuse and this place looks nice. I am in my 40s, I survived childhood abuse and then other instances of abuse after I was a child, too. I am glad to have found this place and hope to be posting more and getting to know you as tiime goes on. Thank you for making this message board for survivors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vera Posted August 27, 2004 Dear Angela, welcome to AS, please make yourself at home, you are among friends here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela Posted August 27, 2004 Thanks for the welcome Vera. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sookie Posted August 27, 2004 Hello,welcome!! Hope u find wot u want & need here!! I 2 am a survivour of ch*ld a*use..... I love ur av!! (pic....) & Sooks xoxox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Survivors sanctuary Posted August 27, 2004 Welcome.I hope that being a part of this wonderful community will help in your healing journey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela Posted August 27, 2004 (edited) Hi Sookie. Glad you like my avatar. I find it to be on the relaxing side. Thanks for your welcome Sookie and Ihavemadeit. Edited August 27, 2004 by Angela Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaida Posted August 27, 2004 Hi Angela Welcome to AS. You'll find many supportive and caring people here. ~Jaida Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela Posted August 27, 2004 (edited) Thanks for your welcome Jaida. Sounds like what I have been looking for. Edited August 27, 2004 by Angela Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna Posted August 27, 2004 (((((Angela)))))) Welcome to the board sweetie, please post as much as you would like and know that you are not alone. Donna =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela Posted August 27, 2004 I appreciate your kind words and welcome, Donna. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tiggeranpooh Posted August 27, 2004 Hi Angela, Hope you don't mind me gatecrashing this, but as a newbie I thought rather than start up a new thread I would just take the opportunity to say hello on this one as well. It certainly seems as if the community here is a great place and, although I have little time because of real life pressures to come online an awful lot, I do hope I can be around a little. A very quick intro. 36, survivor of child abuse (culminating in rape) over a 3 year period by a family friend. Also a victim of sexual molestation to my grandfather around the same time. Had years of trying to deal with it - anxiety, panic attacks, all the usual. Kept going until I crashed in my late twenties and effectively had a nervous breakdown. Picked myself up and now happily settled with the most adorable partner who is kind, understanding and considerate, as well as being my soul mate. I finally decided I wanted to try and give if I could to help others, and found this site. So, had a peek around, and finally decided to join. Thanks Angela for putting up with me rambling on here. I hope I haven't offended by doing so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariposa Posted August 27, 2004 Welcome Angela and tiggeranpooh! Daniela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest butterfly Posted August 28, 2004 Hi Angela, WELCOME......Im pretty new here to, and also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.....on the road to healing. This is a wonderful place to be, I have found alot of support here. WELCOME......WELCOME......WELCOME Butterfly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
your.beautiful.mistake Posted August 28, 2004 ((Angela)) Welcome to AS. Stay safe, and take care. We're here to listen when your ready. <3 Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela Posted August 28, 2004 Welcome Tiggerandpooh. Thanks for your welcomes Mariposa, butterfly, and yourbeautifulmistake. I am glad to be here among you. I really like this forum and feel comfortable here already. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betty Posted August 28, 2004 (angela) and tiggeranpooh welcome to AS! i hope you both find what you are looking for here! emma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela Posted August 29, 2004 Thanks Betty. It's nice to meet you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlene Posted August 29, 2004 hi and welcome love and hugs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindy Posted August 30, 2004 Welcome to After Silence, Angela! I'm sorry for the reasons that brought you here, but I'm glad you have found us. Take gentle care, Lindy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LUCY Posted August 30, 2004 Hi there Welcome and I am glad you found this site. The people have been great here and they are all so friendly. take care lucy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela Posted September 7, 2004 Fiery faerie, Lindy and Lucy, thank you for your welcomes. I appreciate them and hope to get to know you all better as time goes on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites