Hello

[Kindred]

Hi I'm new to this board. I am a survivor of sexual abuse within family. I have been in therapy for 9 months now and am looking to connect with others who can understand.

[Jessi1991]

Hi Kindred. I just joined, too and I already love the people I have talked to. I hope that you feel the same.

[~FOUND~]

Hi there.

Welcome to AS.

I hope you find this site to be helpful.

Found

[Kindred]

Thanks for the support!

Is there somewhere I can find a list of all the acronyms being used on the board? lol.

Feeling a little lost

[~FOUND~]

Thanks for the support!

Is there somewhere I can find a list of all the acronyms being used on the board? lol.

Feeling a little lost

You are so very welcome.

Good question.

When you figure it out, will you let me know?

[blossums]

Hi Kindered, welcome to AS

There are quite a few acronyms being used here aren't there!

Here are some to get you started and let me know if there are any othersw you're not sure of

SA - Sexual Assault

CSA - Childhood Sexual Abuse

R or R*** - Rape

SI - Self Injuring / Self Harming

SU - refers to Suicide

RA - Ritual abuse

Hope that helps to begin with

All the best, and hope to see you around the forums

[samantha7]

Hello

Welcome to AS

Sam

[~FOUND~]

Thinking of you.

Found