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Hello, @Kelly1225. Welcome back!

Hello, @Rhodimus, welcome to After Silence. I am so sorry for the things you experienced that brought you here. Many of us, myself included, started with only scattered memories. Please know that we believe you. Living with these things in our histories can feel very isolating. One of the things I have found comfort in our AS community through is realizing there are people who may not have experienced exactly what I did, but they understand where I have been. I hope that, as you spend some time here, reading and getting to know us, you will find that comfort, too. Please take

Hello, @1976Lemon, welcome to After Silence! I am glad you have a supportive girlfriend and hope you will find this place as much of a comfort as I have. It can be a little daunting when you join a forum like this, so please take your time reading and, when you feel ready, feel free to join the conversation on a post. Hidden

Hello, @elderflower, welcome to AS! It is very nice to virtually meet you. I am so sorry for what you have been through that brought you here. You have found a very supportive and caring community. Please take as much time as you need/want read & look around - and then feel free to post as you feel comfortable. Hidden

Hello, @rose_, welcome to AS.

Hello, @Tiffym, welcome to AS!

Hello, @Lisa7, welcome to AS! I remember the “reluctant but curious” feeling … joining AS was a slightly overwhelming experience for me, but I’m glad I did it. Please take your time to browse around. There is no pressure here, so take your time to read and then, when you’re ready, post as feels safe for you. HH

Hello, Allycard. Welcome to AS. I’m so sorry that you have a reason to be here, but I am very glad that your helpline directed you here. This is a great community of people who really do understand. As Finchy said, we don’t compare trauma here - you deserve to be able to feel supported and to heal - however that looks for you. I’m glad you were able to get on with a therapist and I hope you will find it helpful. It is one of the hardest things I have ever done - to walk through these memories with my counselor, but she was so helpful to me. Please take any time you need or want

Hello, systemsb. Welcome to After Silence.

Hello, BoneRush. Welcome to After Silence.

Hello & welcome to AS. I am so sorry that you experienced that. You are not alone here. Please take your time to look around and read as you’re comfortable. I know when I first joined, I spent over a week just reading through posts.

Hello, @EnoughSilence. I hope your appointment went ok on Monday. You have found a community that does understand.

Hello, Babs. Welcome to AS. Please take all the time you need - you have found a safe place here.

Hello, er1nn. Welcome to After Silence.

Hello, @SwanseasStar. Welcome to AS. Many of us never told what happened to us - you are not alone in that. I hope you will find this a safe place to start sharing those things when you’re ready.