New Here...but An Old Friend Of The Darkness

[Lostindarkness]

I have struggled with the demons inside for 20 years now. When I was a young girl, I was raped and abused daily for 2 1/2 years by a family member. When it was discovered, nothing was done. Until I was 28 and sought therapy on my own. Now at 32 I still struggle daily with the shame, disgust and fear. I have two beautiful daughters and am so afraid that I will fail them if I don't overcome this. I have never talked to others who share my experiences so this is new for me. I want to feel whole again, but I don't remember how that feels. I want to feel REAL again, instead of feeling like the forgotten one in the closet.

[spent]

Hi there!

I am fairly new here myself and came here for the same reason. I had been coping for the last ten years and just recently not doing so well. I came here looking for support and that is exactly what I have gotten and more. The people here are amazing and will be there to support you through anything. I hope you may find some comfort here as I have. If you ever need to talk you can PM me anytime!

Grace

[Jessie]

Welcome to After Silence. Its just wonderful to be able to speak to other survivors, others who can fully understand what your going through. This has helped me so much and I'm sure it will be the same for you.

[Cactus Flower]

Welcome. I just joined a couple of months ago and except for talking some to my MT, it was new to me, too. But it has been a great help even if I have not shared everything that has happened to me. It is just nice to talk to others who know what you are going through. I hope you can find great support here on your healing journey. I'm sure you will.

[Survivors sanctuary]

Welcome to AS ..

[Donna]

Welcome to After Silence.

[HiddenEmoGurl]

Hello, and welcome to AS.

[SLG]

Welcome Lostindarkness,

I'm sorry to hear you're so alone in this.

I hope it will help and support you to talk with others who can understand!

Love,

SLG

[littlesapphire]

Welcome to AS, Lost I'm really new here, too, but I can tell you that I already like this place a lot. Everyone is very supportive and willing to listen and never judge. I'm already building up confidence I didn't have before, and it's a great place to be. I hope you find it as nice a community as I do.

Jewel

[Guest]

Welcome to AS.

I am the mother of three daughters and I totally understand where you are coming from. I'm here if you need a friend to talk about this.

Hugs,

Kelly

[Charlene]

welcome to AS

~charlene~

[Maddy]

Welcome to AS hun.

~~Shadow

[shivedheart]

**gentle hugs** Welcome to AS

[~Catherine~]

Welcome to the board

~Catherine