NewHope

There's this one that's a little less 'smiley': I use that one when the 'smiley hug' just doesn't quite seem appropriate.

Welcome to AS Faith. I'm sorry for what has brought you here, but I'm glad you've found us. I hope we can help you on your healing journey. Stef

Hi Lena, welcome to AS! I'm glad you found us, and I hope you find the support you need here. Stef

How do I put a caption under my avatar? I think I knew once, but for the life of me I can't see how to do it now. Thanks! Stef

Welcome to AS Skipper! I hope you find the strength, support, and healing here that you are searching for. Take care! Stef

Hi Jem, Welcome to AS. I'm so sorry for what has brought you here, but I'm glad that you have found us. If you have memories of abuse or possible abuse then chances are they are real. I only have a handful of memories myself, but through therapy I have come to know and accept that my abuse was real. No matter how little you think you have been through, all abuse is very damaging. You have just as much right to be here as any of us. I noticed you are listed as a "secondary survivor". Secondary survivors are supporters of abuse survivors, not survivors themselves. If you have been abused, you

Hi mk, I'm so sorry for the pain that has brought you here, but I'm glad you have found us. This is a wonderful, supportive, safe community, and I hope you find the comfort, understanding and validation you need and deserve. Stef

I'm glad things are getting better for you hun. I miss seeing you here so much! We love and miss you so much also. Please take good care of yourself. I'm so proud of you for coming so far! Love you, Stef

Welcome to AS! I hope you find what you are looking for here. This is a great community to find the support, validation, and hope you may be needing. You are among friends. Take care, Stef

Welcome to AS! Please know you are among friends here... we understand where you are and what you are going through. I hope you find the comfort, support, and validation here that you so need. Stef

((((((((((CS)))))))))) I'm so sorry hun. NH

Welcome to AS! You are among friends here... I hope you find some hope, support, and validation here with us. PM me any time! NH

Welcome to AS! You are definitely among friends here. This is a great place to find the help, support, and validation you need. We are always here to offer a listening ear and some understanding. Please feel free to PM me whenever you need to. NewHope

Welcome, Dolfin. You are among friends with us. I hope you find the support and validation you need here. NH

Sweetheart, you are so welcome here. Whatever it is you're going through, I assure you we can somehow relate. Please know we are here for you. This is a safe place to share and be supported and validated. I'm so glad you're here. Please feel free to PM me anytime... NH