First Timer

[2mnytrz]

Just wanted to say hi and thank you for being here. I am not the type of person to verbalize a lot of what has happened to me but it's comforting to know that there are places like this where I can let off a little steam, be vulnerable, and know that others can relate to me.

I still relive my experiences almost daily, but I'm still here. I've been through hell and back, and I've found that it's not the experiences you go through in life that matter but how you react to them. I'm trying with all of my might to not let my memories, and the people who hurt me, defeat me.

I'm still fighting just to live my life, but I am NOT giving up! I've never done anything like this before and I hope it will give me some relief from the constant weight on my mind. Thank you again, and I'm looking forward to talking to you all.

Ro

[Emerald Rose]

Hi, Ro. Welcome! You've certainly come to the right place. Just message me if I can help you in any way. Have strength of heart and spirit. Cheers!

[emt]

Hi and welcome to AS! I hope that you find this to be a place of comfort and support.

emt

[Anala]

Welcome, Ro.

[littlelaurie]

I'm new here also but I thought I'd say hi also!

Laurie

[JenKitty]

Welcome!

You have definitely come to the right place. I am fairly new also, but have come to find this place to be awesome. Everyone is so supportive and understanding. No one pressures anyone and we all know that you will share whatever you want to will us when you are ready!

You have strength in just joining, it's a step in the right direction...healing doesn't just happen over night. It takes steps...and joining is just one step of many.

it's not the experiences you go through in life that matter but how you react to them.

^I agree totally with you on this! That is an great way to put it too!

[MidnightSunshine531]

welcome to AS

[AngelBea]

Hi Ro, I'm new here too but wanted to extend my welcome, I'm mainly a lurker so far but AS is a really supportive environment- you've definitely come to the right place.

I really admire your strength and determination to not give up. You'll get there- and as JenKitty says, you've made the first and most important step by joining

Look forward to 'talking' to you!

Xxx AB xxX

[traceyelizabeth]

Hi

Welcome to AS this is a great place and we welcome you with open arms

Take care

Love Tracey

[angelic]

HI and welcome to AS

[itspjw]

hi, this is my first post.

i only recently found this site, and have not looked around much yet, but i am hoping it will help me. i am only recently starting to deal with what happened to me.

eta: sorry, meant to add my own topic. will do that now.

Edited July 12, 2009 by itspjw

[Guest SaraElizabeth]

Hi Ro and welcome to AS

My name is Sara and I am a member of the Newbie Support Team which was set up to help new members settle in so if you have any questions or need any help then feel free to send me or another team member a message

This is definitely the right place to let off some steam and there are so many people here who will be able to relate to you. Your first post is actually really inspirational:

I've found that it's not the experiences you go through in life that matter but how you react to them

I look forward to reading your posts and seeing you around the board

Sara

[whimsical1]

Hi Ro, and welcome to AS.

[dopey]

Welcome, Ro