Hello

[Searchforserenity]

I went searching for some online support and found AS! I'm so grateful. I'm in my early 50's and am just now really dealing with my childhood sexual abuse. I'm sad that it has taken me this long to acknowledge that I am worth this healing process. As with some, I thought I could keep it all stuffed down or sufficiently distract myself with activities. Two years ago I hit a wall...head first. My sophisticated coping mechanisms no longer served me and I found myself in a severe depression with a desire to die. I am climbing out of that dark hole and I'm eager to become part of this community of support. Thank you, all of you, who make this an encouraging place to be.

Edited November 19, 2010 by Searchforserenity

[whimsical1]

welcome to after-silence.

[~FOUND~]

Hi there.

Welcome to AS.

I hope you find this site to be helpful.

Found

[bloominlady]

hello and welcome to AS. it is strange how that happens, isn't it. i am 53 and had the same type of thing happen to me. i kept telling people that the little box in your brain where you store all the memories just exploded. it got to full. lots of things in life kept happening and before i new it i was walking out of a 33 year marriage. breaking my kids hearts. i heard things like why after all this time. apparently my timing was bad. the important thing is that you are here now. it will be worth it. this is a good place to be and you will find support any time of the night or day.

good night and again welcome.

d.

[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 hope that you find comfort and support here as you become part of our community. 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,

Your Sister in Survival,

Lynn

[~FOUND~]

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

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[Guest LovesLoss]

Welcome to AS. I hope you find the healing and support you deserve here

Take care

Loves

[cajunlady]

Hello and Good evening...I too understand about stuffing things into boxes. When they exploxe it just gets really messy sometimes. I'm new too to this site but from what I have seen of it though this seems like a a good place to find strength and peace. I hope you find both.

[loladam]

I went searching for some online support and found AS! I'm so grateful. I'm in my early 50's and am just now really dealing with my childhood sexual abuse. I'm sad that it has taken me this long to acknowledge that I am worth this healing process. As with some, I thought I could keep it all stuffed down or sufficiently distract myself with activities. Two years ago I hit a wall...head first. My sophisticated coping mechanisms no longer served me and I found myself in a severe depression with a desire to die. I am climbing out of that dark hole and I'm eager to become part of this community of support. Thank you, all of you, who make this an encouraging place to be.

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one in my 50's. I've just recently started dealing with my childhood sexual abuse. I felt as though time was running out for me to get my life back on track. I've heard great things about this place. Maybe I'll see you in chat sometime.

[Carollyne]

I went searching for some online support and found AS! I'm so grateful. I'm in my early 50's and am just now really dealing with my childhood sexual abuse. I'm sad that it has taken me this long to acknowledge that I am worth this healing process. As with some, I thought I could keep it all stuffed down or sufficiently distract myself with activities. Two years ago I hit a wall...head first. My sophisticated coping mechanisms no longer served me and I found myself in a severe depression with a desire to die. I am climbing out of that dark hole and I'm eager to become part of this community of support. Thank you, all of you, who make this an encouraging place to be.

Hi ... it took me until my early 50's to start dealing with my own childhood sexual abuse. We become so proficient at putting on a good face, don't we! I eventually corralled my emotions about it into a novel called RAISED BY COMMITTEE - which helped process the insanity of it all. It's a difficult journey but the reward of understanding is worth it, I believe.

Carollyne