Hello Everyone!

[Flame20]

Hi all,

I'm a little nervous, but I'm looking forward to talking to everyone here. I have a hard time talking about what's happened to me, I've gone to therapists about OCD/anxiety/depression and always end up lying because it's hard for me to talk about. I'm about to start with a new therapist, now that I have health insurance again, and want to be able to open up and be honest. I'm hoping that sharing my experiences here will help me be able to talk about it. This forum seems like it's got a lot of love and support, I'm thankful to have this as a place to open up about my past.

Thank you all for being a part of this! Much love and support to all.

[MeBeMary]

Flame,

Welcome and hello. I think everyone is nervous when they come here, I know that I was. Your impression so far of AS is right on. Lots of love and support. It is hard talking, and I have yet to relay my story, only bits and pieces that come thru, but people really take the time to make you feel better and not so alone. I'm sure as you look around that you will become more comfortable. Best wishes on your healing journey.

Mary

[crisxo]

Hi there! I've just joined as well, and from the little time I've started posting (literally not even a full 24 hrs) I can say, just really being able to say how you feel without feeling judged and to realize that you aren't alone in all of this, is wonderful.

I hope you can start opening up and being honest and it brings you some peace! We, as a community can do it together and be there for each other!

[Wendy2015]

No reaon to be nervou.

What happend to you, isn't your fault. It's always good to talk about it, so people can support you and there's no need to be ashamed of it. Why would you be ashamed of anything you didn't do?

I've had endless bad experiences, i've been going through hell and back, but my thought in my mind is, i wouldnt reward that person who done this to me. He won't get me under. He abused me, but i already suffered enough and now i'm gonna live my life happy!

[reglois]

if OK

[Flame20]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Just having people respond with kind words makes me feel more comfortable already. Reading through this forum makes me feel inspired to be strong, and work through my problems. And, hopefully I can help give you all support as well, I really want to contribute to this community. Thank you all for your support

[louiseroi]

Hi, I want to wish you the best in your therapy.I just saw a r*** crisis counsellor this week and as we talked about all the therapies I had over the years, about 7, never did I talk at any length, if at all, about having been r***d, when it was the reason I unravelled in the first place.Denial in my family, just got on with things. Soon as I could I self medicated with drink and drugs. Got in more abusive situations. All very ugly .

Glad to be seeing a counsellor trained specifically in this area. I hope you get helped too.

[Harmonious]

Hi there, I have also joined last week. I have been shadowing the forums for about 2 years.Remember that you are not always alone! I too have been in therapy and it has helped me throughout my life! I wish you the best for therapy! Joining here is helping me recover slowly.

Edited February 8, 2015 by Harmonious

[ActivistAlly]

Hi all,

I'm a little nervous, but I'm looking forward to talking to everyone here. I have a hard time talking about what's happened to me, I've gone to therapists about OCD/anxiety/depression and always end up lying because it's hard for me to talk about. I'm about to start with a new therapist, now that I have health insurance again, and want to be able to open up and be honest. I'm hoping that sharing my experiences here will help me be able to talk about it. This forum seems like it's got a lot of love and support, I'm thankful to have this as a place to open up about my past.

Thank you all for being a part of this! Much love and support to all.

Hello and welcome Flame!

It's understandable that you are nervous posting but I applaud you for your courage in doing so! I remember how nervous I felt when I joined!!! It's okay to take your time and just go at the pace that is comfortable to you in talking about what happened. There is no pressure or expectation that you say anything beyond what you are comfortable with. I also hope that sharing your experiences here will help you discuss it with your therapist. I think many have found that to be the case!

I hope you will find AS (After Silence) to be a kind and supportive place that will help you along the way as you work towards healing.

All strength to you,

Activist Ally

[Anya27]

Hi ...U will find tons of support here ...I joined about 3 weeks ago and find this place very very supportive and finding it easy to share ...Take ur time and fully supporting u ...Take Care

[Flame20]

@ louiseroi - I'm so sorry for what you are going through, but I'm really happy you are seeing a specialist! You are so brave for confronting your problems, never forget that! Many well wishes that working with your therapist will help you with what has happened.

@ Harmonious - Thank you! I'm glad you decided to join. I know I read blogs and stories before I came here, always looking for answers, guidance, anything to help me. I finally realized if I didn't open up about it, I was never going to make any progress. I'm glad you're here, and I'm glad it's helped you!

@ ActivistAlly - Thank you for your support! It helps to be reminded that it takes courage to talk about this.

@ Anya27 - I'm glad you have joined too and found it to be helpful! Thank you =)