thenextstep Posted April 29, 2011 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~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vitamin Posted April 29, 2011 welcome to as! I'm sorry for what you've been through and are going through.You sound like an incredibly strong lady! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onbrokenwings Posted April 29, 2011 Welcome to the site.I am so sorry for what you are going through.Stay strong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thenextstep Posted April 29, 2011 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thenextstep Posted April 29, 2011 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~FOUND~ Posted April 29, 2011 Hi there. Welcome to AS. I hope you find this site to be helpful. Thank you for sharing. Found Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bizzy Posted April 29, 2011 Hey thenextstep Welcome to AS! WiTt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hadassah Posted April 29, 2011 I am glad you found us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thenextstep Posted April 29, 2011 I am glad you found us. Me, too!! :') Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thenextstep Posted April 29, 2011 Hey thenextstep Welcome to AS! WiTt Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thenextstep Posted April 29, 2011 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abbywil83 Posted April 29, 2011 Welcome to AS, the people here are very supportive ~Abby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodo Posted April 29, 2011 Hi and welcome to AS best wishes karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~FOUND~ Posted April 29, 2011 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshinee Posted April 30, 2011 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboyup Posted May 3, 2011 howdy welcome to as if you need someone to talk to just pm me and ill do my best to try and help cowboyup Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whimsical1 Posted May 9, 2011 welcome to after-silence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
