Hi, New To Online Posting

[stillsilent71]

Hi, I am new to sharing online. I do not share much about my past to very many people. I have been in therapy a number of times. This time I have made more gains than others. This is two years of consitent therapy. I am a survivor of incest. My older brother by two years sexually abused me. I am also a survivor or rape. My father was an alholic and my mom is very verbally abusing. (I think she is bi-polar). I am looking for stuff. I guess people that understand. I am actually doing very well. I am a mother and wife. My son is a teenage which brings a whole new issue. His age is a little bit of a trigger. I am trying to enjoy life and take control of my emotions. I want to enjoy intamicy but that is really hard. I have been married to a very caring husband for 17 years. I guess that is about me for now.

[kaylinxxmariexx]

welcome to AS. this site is great if your trying to find people who understand. see you around:)

--Kay

[Wishy]

Hiya, welcome to AS I hope you're finding your way around the boards okay, I know it can seem a little intimidating at first but everybody here is so friendly

[~FOUND~]

HI there.

Welcome to AS.

I hope you find site to be helpful.

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[chooseyourdestiny]

Hi

I am new to this also, joined about a week ago. You are definitely not alone. I'm sorry you've had to go through all that. I too come from an abusive home, my father was very physically and verbally abusive, while my mother just stood by. I was r* by a stranger at age 14. I am now just starting to deal with all of this, as I can no longer pretend it didn't happen and can't shut it away anymore. I also have teenage son's and have been with a great man for 18 years, but still struggle with alot of the things you mentioned too. Not saying any of that to bring attention to myself, your note just really struck me when I read it, and I feel for you and with you.

I just wanted to say that you are definitely not alone. Take care

[~FOUND~]

I hope you are finding your way around the boards ok.

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[sisterinsurvival]

Hi stillsilent71,

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 back to After Silence.

I hope that you find comfort and support here. 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,

[Becky]

Hello,

Welcome to After Silence

I'm glad you found us. I can relate to what you said about having a teenage son. I was abused by older cousins (who I lived with) for my entire childhood, and watching my son and his friends sometimes triggers me. You will find a lot of supportive people here, I hope it helps!

[hopeforjla]

Just want to say welcome, I am still kind of new and do not write a lot but all the reading I have done and the wriitng I do, the response have been very heapful. welcome and safe hugs.

[whimsical1]

welcome to aftersilence.

[Guest LovesLoss]

Welcome to AS!

I hope you find the help and healing you deserve here

Take care

Loves