Thank You For Listening

[thenextstep]

Hi, Everyone!

Just wanted to introduce myself and say I'm very glad I found this site. Since I was assaulted by an acquaintance 2 months ago, I have experienced increased symptoms of depression and anxiety and have lost and been betrayed by friends who knew the perpetrator. I've had to stand on my own, applied to graduate school for public service and administration, and decided to get into the human rights field. Even though I've processed so much in a little time, I realized this week that I'm pushing myself too hard, trying to be my own hero and get myself out of this place in my life because I don't wan to feel pain. With few people who know my whole story and fewer who are able to listen when I need to speak, I'm glad to find a place full of heroes and heroines working their way through, like me. Best wishes, friends!

Cat ~thenextstep~

[vitamin]

welcome to as! I'm sorry for what you've been through and are going through.You sound like an incredibly strong lady!

[onbrokenwings]

Welcome to the site.I am so sorry for what you are going through.Stay strong

[thenextstep]

Welcome to the site.I am so sorry for what you are going through.Stay strong

Thank you so much for your welcome. My heart literally hurts now that I'm letting myself feel all of this and it helps to know someone's out there.

[thenextstep]

welcome to as! I'm sorry for what you've been through and are going through.You sound like an incredibly strong lady!

You have no idea how much that means! Take care

[~FOUND~]

Hi there.

Welcome to AS.

I hope you find this site to be helpful.

Thank you for sharing.

Found

[Bizzy]

Hey thenextstep

Welcome to AS!

WiTt

[Hadassah]

I am glad you found us.

[thenextstep]

I am glad you found us.

Me, too!! :')

[thenextstep]

Hey thenextstep

Welcome to AS!

WiTt

Thank you!

[thenextstep]

Hi there.

Welcome to AS.

I hope you find this site to be helpful.

Thank you for sharing.

Found

It's already helped so much. Thank you for being there.

[abbywil83]

Welcome to AS, the people here are very supportive ~Abby

[dodo]

Hi and welcome to AS

best wishes

karen

[~FOUND~]

Hi there.

Welcome to AS.

I hope you find this site to be helpful.

Thank you for sharing.

Found

It's already helped so much. Thank you for being there.

You're welcome.

Glad it's helping.

I hope you are finding your way around ok.

Found

[sunshinee]

Hi Cat,

Welcome to Aftersilence! Glad to have you here, although I'm sorry for the reason you had to come here.

This is a great next step!!! I hope you can reach out to us and find the support you are looking for.

Mandy

[Cowboyup]

howdy

welcome to as

if you need someone to talk to just pm me and ill do my best to try and help

cowboyup

[whimsical1]

welcome to after-silence.