Hello, This Tab Has Been Open For Two Weeks...

[Survivor8675309]

I have been a victim of abuse my entire life. Two months ago I left my husband of 21 years. I moved to another part of the country knowing if I did not I would never be able to stay away. Many of my definitions for terms such as; abuse, sexual abuse, violence and intimate partner violence have shifted dramatically. I had no idea I had been a subject the whole time.

. I have learned the move was necessary due to Trauma Bond behaviors. Experiencing life with the new definitions in place is nearly overwhelming at times. I find I surprise myself with the strength I am able to to summons in order to request assistance when I need it. I no longer feel unworthy of the help.

I find myself thinking that if it has improved, I am not fearful of EVERYTHING!!! (just a few little ones), in such a short time how amazing am I going to feel after some serious healing time?! Perhaps it is that hope that has driven me to finally open this tab and make my mark here\, where I belong, because I deserve support to face the truth of my abuse.

Hello, I'm not much for small talk, could you tell?

[spark3686]

Sorry for all you have endured. Welcome to After Silence

[Dasi]

I have been a victim of abuse my entire life. Two months ago I left my husband of 21 years. I moved to another part of the country knowing if I did not I would never be able to stay away. Many of my definitions for terms such as; abuse, sexual abuse, violence and intimate partner violence have shifted dramatically. I had no idea I had been a subject the whole time.

. I have learned the move was necessary due to Trauma Bond behaviors. Experiencing life with the new definitions in place is nearly overwhelming at times. I find I surprise myself with the strength I am able to to summons in order to request assistance when I need it. I no longer feel unworthy of the help.

I find myself thinking that if it has improved, I am not fearful of EVERYTHING!!! (just a few little ones), in such a short time how amazing am I going to feel after some serious healing time?! Perhaps it is that hope that has driven me to finally open this tab and make my mark here\, where I belong, because I deserve support to face the truth of my abuse.

Hello, I'm not much for small talk, could you tell?

I have been a victim of abuse my entire life. Two months ago I left my husband of 21 years. I moved to another part of the country knowing if I did not I would never be able to stay away. Many of my definitions for terms such as; abuse, sexual abuse, violence and intimate partner violence have shifted dramatically. I had no idea I had been a subject the whole time.

. I have learned the move was necessary due to Trauma Bond behaviors. Experiencing life with the new definitions in place is nearly overwhelming at times. I find I surprise myself with the strength I am able to to summons in order to request assistance when I need it. I no longer feel unworthy of the help.

I find myself thinking that if it has improved, I am not fearful of EVERYTHING!!! (just a few little ones), in such a short time how amazing am I going to feel after some serious healing time?! Perhaps it is that hope that has driven me to finally open this tab and make my mark here\, where I belong, because I deserve support to face the truth of my abuse.

Hello, I'm not much for small talk, could you tell?

Hello Survivor8675309!

Welcome to AS. You are among friends here! I hope that you find the peace and healing that will support the empowerment that you richly deserve. People here at AS are very understanding and compassionate!

Good Luck,

Dasi

[reglois]

if OK

Same here abused all my life. Congratulations on managing to do what I never could in 45 years

[MeBeMary]

Hello Survivor,

Welcome to AS. I am sorry for the trauma you have endured for so many years. You did not deserve any of the abuse you received, but you found courage to break free, and I applaud you for that. You are so right that you deserve support and you will find it here. Members here are very kind and understanding. I wish you well on your healing journey.

Mary

[angelic]

Hello Survivor,

welcome to After Silence, my name is Paula and I am one of the newbie support team here, I hope you are finding your way around the board okay, if you need any help, or have any questions, please contact me or one of the team

take care

Paula