Hi All!

[manicpanic]

I'm new to AS. I'm 24 in grad school and was raped by someone else in my program about a month ago.

Just posted my story in one of the other forums. It was hard, but I needed to tell someone. I feel like my life has been falling to pieces ever since it happened. It's eating me up inside and I feel like I just want to give up.

I'm afraid of telling my IRL friends and family what happened to me b/c I'm afraid of what they'll think or say.

Sorry for venting.

So...Hi again

... and bye.

Edited March 14, 2009 by manicpanic

[whitedove]

I am sorry that this has happened. I am glad you have found the forum and had the courage to post your story, congratulations on doing this as it is a very hard step.

I hope you are fine today. I hope to see you in chat.

Thanks

Tracey

[sadeyes22]

Hi welcome to AS I am very sorry that you have been hurt so badly. I am glad you are reaching out for help and have joined our site. AS is a wonderful place to find support and lot's of understanding. If you need anything at all, don't hesitate to ask. I look forward to seeing you around the boards. Take care

:hug:

Sad

[Maddie50]

hi there and a very warm welcome to AS. Really looking forward to seeing you around the board. I hope you find as much support and friendship here as I have

[feona27]

Hi and welcome to AS.

[Sadient]

Hello Manic and welcome to AS.

I'm so sorry for the reasons that may brought you here to AS, but I'm glad that you joined us. You're taking such a huge step in your healing journey and that was very brave of you to post your story. We are all here to listen dear.

Take care and I wish you the best on y our way.

Look forward to seeing you more around the boards.

Remember, you're not alone.

♥,

Sadie

[berni83]

Welcome to AS and thank you for trusting us and sharing your story. I'm sorry this has happened to you, but please know that you're not alone in this and whenever you feel the need to vent, or you feel down or just want to talk to someone, you now have many shoulders to lean and cry on and arms to hug you and ears that will listen to you.

Well take care and hope to see you around.

Berni

[revolution08]

welcome to AS! im sorry for what happened to you but am glad you found us

[dodo]

Hi and welcome to AS

best wishes

karen

[beatrixface]

I'm new to AS. I'm 24 in grad school and was raped by someone else in my program about a month ago.

Just posted my story in one of the other forums. It was hard, but I needed to tell someone. I feel like my life has been falling to pieces ever since it happened. It's eating me up inside and I feel like I just want to give up.

I'm afraid of telling my IRL friends and family what happened to me b/c I'm afraid of what they'll think or say.

Sorry for venting.

So...Hi again

... and bye.

heyyy,

i'm so sorry you had to go through that and that it even happened.

i felt the very same way that you did, i first posted my story online and this was the first time i ever "told" anyone what had happened. i was also afraid of what my family and friends would think, and i'm sorry that this is preventing you from speaking. but you must take your time and tell people only when you feel ready.

you will find alot of support and love here,

:hug:

[MidnightSunshine531]

welcome to AS

[sisterinsurvival]

Hi,

My name is Lynn, and I am a member of the New Member Support Team. I just wanted to take the time to say welcome to After Silence.

I am glad that you have joined with us and look forward to getting to know you. If you need anything or have questions about the boards or how something works, please send me a personal message. I will gladly help in any way possible...also if you need someone to listen, let me know.

Take care,

[whimsical1]

Welcome to AS.

[tuliptorn]

Hello Manicpanic I have seen you on the board already but here is my official welcome.

Hi welcome to AS!

[feona27]

Hi and welcome to AS