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[GiveMeAMotive]

hi im a survivor of my dads sexual abuse. im new to talking about these things and new to online support in general but thought itd be cool to give it a chance.

[Vera]

Welcome to After Silence, GiveMeAMotive.

I remember how nervous I was when I first started to talk about my rape, but talking about it online really helped me gain the confidence I needed to go from typing my thoughts to tell them out loud.

I hope After silence will help you find the support and inspiration to move forward in your healing journey. Always remember that we are here for you and there is no rush to share anything you are not comfortable with. Healing knows no time line and every survivor traveling the road to recovery moves at a different pace.

I'm happy you have found us!

[jaded1]

Welcome. I am new and still nervous as well. I found that beginning reading others posts and trying to offer moral support helped and no matter where I go on here I read pieces of me. It is becoming easier to let little personal things out. Of course I am still not ready to spill my own story but I feel lighter already from just the little things that are escaping.

Wishing you the best and so glad that you are here!!!

to healing!!

Love and Light,

~jaded1

[GiveMeAMotive]

thanks you guys. ive been reading the posts on here... so encouraging. just realizing im not alone. it makes a world of difference.

[dodo]

Hi and welcome to AS

best wishes

karen

[tikka]

Hi and welcome

[Saltywaters]

You are definately not alone.

Welcome!!

Jo

[John]

Hey there,

I am glad that you have decided to give AfterSilence a chance, because it has so much to offer, and I think you are very brave for coming to AfterSilence, because you are new to talking about these things and that can often be scary, but please be sure that we are here to support and help you in your healing

AfterSilence is a survivor sanctuary where you can share you experiences and thoughts and feelings in a safe environment, where you can move at your own pace, and my advice to you would be just open up and share as you feel comfortable and confident here at AfterSilence, and remember we are here to help

I look forward to seeing you in the forum and chat rooms on our site soon,

Please take care, and feel free to PM me anytime.

John

[Saba]

Welcome to AS.

This is a wonderful and supportive place and I hope you find all the healing you need here.

[teazle]

Hi and welcome to AS

I hope you find what you're looking for here, and we can help you on your journey

teazle

[carp_7]

I'm new here, too, and I hope that you're able to continue the process of healing here.

[heartsicksad]

Welcome!

You will definitely get a lot of support here! Glad you found us!

[AmyLyn]

Welcome to AS, I'm sorry you have a need to be here, but I'm glad you found us. This place is very supportive and everyone here is really nice. You're not alone anymore.

[auntie_krys]

I'm glad you found your way here. I'm new, too, but people seem very supportive here. I hope it helps you.

~Krys

[GiveMeAMotive]

your warmth and kindness helps me on nights like tonight. you are all blessings. thanks for the warm welcome!!

[melissa]

welcome to AS...better late then never! Take care,

melissa

[-Nicole-]

Welcome to After Silence

Online support, and this board in particular, is definitely what had the most significant impact on my healing. Like Vera, I was able to go from typing it out to talking about it. I hope that you find what you seek here, it is a very supportive and caring community.

Nicole