Hello everyone! Well needless to say I’m new ~waves~. Well to tell you the truth I’m pretty new to this whole message board forum thingy… But I see here there is real community of survivors and I want to feel as if I survived something and no longer feel as if I’m a victim of something. Anyways I don’t really know how to introduce my self to everyone but I can say how much I want to release this pain within me… so on that note what I’m trying to say is I’m here for the same reason many people are here. something happened to me and I really don’t want to feel the pain any more and I want to help my self. So with that said and done I hope you can welcome me… but mind you I’m quite shy and it might take awhile for me to have the strength to open up like most have you have. But I really feel as if had someone to talk to I might be able except that I’m alive still after all this time. Well with that out of the way hello it’s nice to meet everyone!
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Hi New Here
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Guest_belovedone_*
, Aug 02 2004 02:59 AM
13 replies to this topic
#2
betty
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spero melior
Posted 02 August 2004 - 05:13 AM
welcome to AS! 
i'm glad that you have found us and hope that this place can help you begin to heal
please don't rush yourself- only post when you feel ready!
you will find a lot of support here because everyone's great!
emmax
i'm glad that you have found us and hope that this place can help you begin to heal
please don't rush yourself- only post when you feel ready!
you will find a lot of support here because everyone's great!
emmax
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your.beautiful.mistake
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beautiful.dreamer
Posted 02 August 2004 - 06:32 AM
((Belovedone))
Welcome to AS. I really like your name. And don't worry about not being able to open up. Things like this take time, and we'll give you all the time you need.
<3
Alex
Welcome to AS. I really like your name. And don't worry about not being able to open up. Things like this take time, and we'll give you all the time you need.
<3
Alex
#4
-Nene-
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Intrepid Innocence
Posted 02 August 2004 - 07:18 AM
Welcome to the community sweetie.
You'll come to realise that we are like a world wide based family here, and you've just become part of that. And we're going to give you all the time you need to feel comfortable enough to open up and share with us your fears. And when you do, we'll be waiting here to help chase them away. So please don't feel like you need to jump in and start blurting everything out to feel welcome. You're already welcome just by having the courage to introduce yourself
~Janene
You'll come to realise that we are like a world wide based family here, and you've just become part of that. And we're going to give you all the time you need to feel comfortable enough to open up and share with us your fears. And when you do, we'll be waiting here to help chase them away. So please don't feel like you need to jump in and start blurting everything out to feel welcome. You're already welcome just by having the courage to introduce yourself
~Janene
#5
Jaida
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unapologetically alive
Posted 02 August 2004 - 08:34 AM
Welcome, Belovedone
You've found a wonderful place! As some have already said, there is no need to rush yourself. We'll be here when you're ready.
~Jaida
You've found a wonderful place! As some have already said, there is no need to rush yourself. We'll be here when you're ready.
~Jaida
#6
Ardatha
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Ardatha's Shadow Monster
Posted 02 August 2004 - 11:43 AM
(((Belovedone)))
Welcome to After Silence! It's quite understandable that you don't feel comfortable enough yet to share your story. As the others have said already, there is plenty of time and no pressure to jump right in with it. We are a diverse family here... some bold and speak right out, others shy taking some time to find comfort first, which we offer in abundance! Welcome and I hope you find relief and healing here, or at least the beginnings of.
Cyberhugs,
Ardatha
Welcome to After Silence! It's quite understandable that you don't feel comfortable enough yet to share your story. As the others have said already, there is plenty of time and no pressure to jump right in with it. We are a diverse family here... some bold and speak right out, others shy taking some time to find comfort first, which we offer in abundance! Welcome and I hope you find relief and healing here, or at least the beginnings of.
Cyberhugs,
Ardatha
#7
Guest_belovedone_*
Guest_belovedone_*
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Posted 02 August 2004 - 02:04 PM
Thank you everyone for being there for me… it’s been along time since I could feel as if someone was there for me, so for that I thank you. I’ll tell you all one thing I feel much happier now that I’m here, and being that I’ve never really said ‘I feel happier now’ is the reason why I think I going to love this place… well I’ll tell you guys a secret after I posted I had a fear that no one would respond. Well all my fears were unfounded and that was a good surprise. Anyways there was one thing I thought my signature was quite depressing So I changed it… I say it’s a improvement. Oh well hope to talk to you all later. And thank you again for being there.
#8
Kelly
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Sesame Street Rocks!
Posted 02 August 2004 - 05:53 PM
Welcome belovedone 
. No worry about not getting replies around here 
. Please, take your time to read and post. Nobody expects you to jump in with both feet. Dip your toe in, check out the water, and when it's warm enough for you, come on in!
Take gentle care!
~Kelly
. No worry about not getting replies around here . Please, take your time to read and post. Nobody expects you to jump in with both feet. Dip your toe in, check out the water, and when it's warm enough for you, come on in!Take gentle care!
~Kelly
#9
aquapit
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~Beauty is all around~
Posted 02 August 2004 - 11:37 PM
belovedone Welcome to
After Silence ! I just love your screen name... You will find that you quickly become a 'belovedone' here. I'm sorry for what ever reason brought you here but I'm so glad you decided to join us! I am looking forward to getting to know you. Please take your time in getting comfortable here and post only when you are ready to. You are not alone here. We will be here for you to listen and support you and this journey of healing. Please take precious care of yourself.
Tracy
#10
Donna
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Liver Schmiver
Posted 03 August 2004 - 04:52 PM
((((((belovedone))))))))
Welcome to the board sweetie.
(((hugs)))
Donna =)
Welcome to the board sweetie.
(((hugs)))
Donna =)
#11
Tequila
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Posted 04 August 2004 - 04:34 AM
Hi,
welcome to AS..
look forward to getting to know you better...take your time
welcome to AS..
look forward to getting to know you better...take your time
#12
Survivors sanctuary
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We were beset by conflicts without and by fears within
Posted 08 August 2004 - 12:06 PM
Hello and welcome I hope that this place helps on your healing journey ... As for fears that no-one would reply I am afraid no chance here as we all care too much
#13
Banned3S
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Posted 09 August 2004 - 07:38 PM
Welcome Belovedone!!!!!!!! I am sure you will find lots od comfort and support here.
much love,
storm.
much love,
storm.
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Guest_Eclipse_*
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Posted 10 August 2004 - 03:03 AM
Hello Belovedone, welcome! It is nice to find a place where you feel hearfelt support isn't it? I just found the place too and really like it. Glad to meet you!
