LandOfShadow Posted February 21, 2008 Hi everyone, I'm newly subscribed here. I'm a 49 y.o. man. I'm here to work on some issues I have with people, particularly women. I was sexually abused, and my mother was very emotionally abusive. I'm just incredibly sad how this has caused so many problems for me relating to women. Basically a lot of overwhelming fears and anxiety. I'd really like to change that. This looks like a kind and caring place. And I can't tell you how sad I am to read what men have done to the women here.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobodys_Angel Posted February 21, 2008 WElcome to AS landofshadow, sometimes it is so hard for us to learn to trust the opposite sex when we have been abused. It may take time for you, but I have learned people here truly do care and no one is here to hurt or harm another. I hope you find AS warm and inviting and someplace you can find yourself sharing and caring along with the rest of us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LandOfShadow Posted February 21, 2008 WElcome to AS landofshadow, ... Thank you so much... so sure feel like my angel right now... which brings tears to my eyes. Your reply took all of 4 minutes. But angels move fast... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlene Posted February 22, 2008 welcome to AS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saltywaters Posted February 22, 2008 Hi LandOfShadow, Welcome!! I hope you feel at home here soon. This is a wonderful and caring community. We support each other and listen to each other here. Both male and female survivors are respected and accepted here. We all hurt, we all need to heal. We're in this together. You're not alone!! = if ok?? Jo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Venia Posted February 22, 2008 Welcome to After Silence It's great to have you with us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angel123 Posted February 22, 2008 Hi Welcome to AS, im sorry you had to find us, but glad you did if that makes sense, everyone here is so kind and understanding, so there is no pressure in saying anything about yourselve, just take your time and have a look around, we will all be here if you need us...take care and i hope we see each other around.. Angel xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teazle Posted February 22, 2008 Hi and welcome to AS I hope you find what you're looking for here take care of yourself teazle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bewitched Posted February 22, 2008 Hi and warm welcome to AS You are not alone anymore. Glad you found us, though grieved for the reasons why. We all stand together in healing and hope you find what you are looking for here. Bewitched Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Posted February 23, 2008 Hi there LandOfShadow, and Welcome to AfterSilence I am glad that you have come here for some healing, and I am sure that you will be able to address and heal from some of your fears and anxiety here at AS. I am also a Male survivor, although I am 17 Year old, so you are older - I am looking forward to seeing you on the forum site, and in the chat room soon, and I hope that I can help in your healing Please take gentle care, and feel free to PM me anytime John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*buttafly* Posted February 23, 2008 Welcome. Welcome welcome. Know that you will be supported here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angelic Posted February 27, 2008 Welcome to AS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
probably Posted February 28, 2008 Hello any welcome to AS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites