Hi.

[Tamilynn]

My name is (obviously) Tamilynn and I'm 35, from Canada. I was sexually abused by my father from age 9-17 and I kept it hidden until about six months ago.

I am currently going through a divorce that's almost final and I don't have kids. My ex was emotionally abusive and controlling and it took me almost 15 years to leave him, but I did it.

I write, do some graphic design and I like sports and music. I am planning on going to university in January to study Psychology and hopefully in time become a psychologist and help people that have been hurt in different ways. I have a burning desire even in the midst of my own pain to reach out and help others, I think it's what keeps me going.

I already like this place. It seems warm and welcoming and I'm looking forward to getting to know you all.

[crushedflower]

Welcome to AS, Tami!

I am sorry life has treated you so harshly.

I know you will find support here.

I am a psych/art double major. I want to be an art T.

Edited August 21, 2010 by crushedflower

[Tamilynn]

Thanks for the welcome. I've been considering a double major also, but I have severe anxiety related issues and I don't want to overdo it.

I have time to decide anyway.

[Marce]

You have found a place where you can share your feeling and receive comfort and loving support. I too am going through a divorce, after 32 years. Recovering the memory of my sexual abuse from 50 years ago -- using therapy to move from victim to survivor -- I saw how unfullfilling my marriage was. I have a sense of grief that I failed, but know it is the best for both of us.

Glad you found us,

Marce

[Tamilynn]

Thanks for sharing. I've just joined but already feel like I'm not so alone. I can relate to that sense of grief, that feeling of failure. But I really did try, I spent almost 15 years with a man that clearly didn't love me. So all I (and anyone else) can do is learn from it and move on.

Thanks again for the welcome.

[~FOUND~]

Hi there.

Welcome to AS.

I hope you find this site to be helpful.

Found

[nemesis]

welcome to AS

nem

[freak]

Hi,

Nice to meet you, but I'm sorry you needed to come here.

freak

[~FOUND~]

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

Found

[Archie]

Hey there Tami, and welcome to AS.

I am so sorry for what brought you here, but I'm glad you have found AS.

Going through a divorce is stressful, been there, tough times. It sounds like you have some good stuff you do to chill out for a while. Good on you for having the strength to get away from a bad situation.

I'm Rach and I'm one of the Newbie Support Team, here to help you out as you get used to our community. If you ever need any help, please feel to PM (private message) me.

Whatever happened to you, it is NOT your fault. We are here to listen whenever you feel like talking.

Rach

[Guest LovesLoss]

Welcome to AS

I hope you find the help and support you deserve here

Take care

Loves

[whimsical1]

welcome to after silence.