New And Nervous

[CuddleBug]

Hi everyone,

I must say that I am nervous to be here. I have never done anything like this before.

Please be gentle with me......

[DamagedButNotBroken]

Welcome to AS! I'm pretty new too—it's a good place for you to have found, very kind and supportive people.

Something I didn't know when I arrived is that you need to post 10 times (anywhere on these forums) to be able to access the private forums. Even if you're just offering general support, reading other people's posts will give you a quick idea of what this online community is like. Also, hadn't really done anything like this before either (and I would guess most people who come here are like that). Understand feeling wary though.

Take care, and welcome! We're here to support each other!

--DBNB

[gramps53]

im new to hope for help

[MeBeMary]

Hello Cuddlebug,

Welcome to AS. I am sorry you have experienced trauma, but this is a wonderfully supportive site. Look around and you will see that everyone here is so very gentle and kind, and you will become more comfortable. I never had done anything like this before, either, but it has helped me a great deal. I no longer deny what happened to me, and I am trying to better myself. I wish you well on your healing journey. Remember, you are not alone.

Mary

[CuddleBug]

Thank you all.

I love that nodding icon saying YOU CAN HEAL. Thats awesome. I hope its true.

[MeBeMary]

[forestmistheather]

Welcome Cuddlebags,

I understand how hard it is putting up that first post, especially on this forum. But AS is amazing (at least I find it so). I guess I've come to know that however alone I feel in the outside world, or however hard my day has been, I really do have a group of people to turn to who will listen to me and 'get it' no matter what I tell them. It's a very safe place and I sometimes come not to talk, but just to 'sit' (you'll see others do too) so I'm not alone. I like the Chat function, but you may need to have posted 10 times to enter this too, I can't remember. Anyhow, welcome and see you around.

Tc, Forest x

[reglois]

if OK

[nycgirl]

Hi Cuddlebug,

Welcome to After Silence

Please do not be nervous, as we all felt the same way when we first joined.

This group is very friendly and helpful, and you should have no fears about treated anyway but "Gentle".

I hope with time, you will be able to open up with the group, and share your story.

I hope to read more about you soon

You CAN and WILL Heal

Sending YOU Support

[pol74]

Hi .

Im new to this and I am also male .

I was wondering if there was other males on here that have gone through this

[reglois]

if OK Pol

[pol74]

Thank u reglois.

[ActivistAlly]

Hi everyone,

I must say that I am nervous to be here. I have never done anything like this before.

Please be gentle with me......

Hi CuddleBug,

Ah it's understandable for you to be nervous here and I trust you will find the members of AS to be gentle and kind as they offer you support each step of the way on your road to healing.

With support,

Activist Ally

[CuddleBug]

thank you Activist Ally

Hi everyone,

I must say that I am nervous to be here. I have never done anything like this before.

Please be gentle with me......

Hi CuddleBug,

Ah it's understandable for you to be nervous here and I trust you will find the members of AS to be gentle and kind as they offer you support each step of the way on your road to healing.

With support,

Activist Ally