New Here

[Bekah26]

I am new to this forum and just wanted to introduce myself.  I am looking for a place to come to get support because I am dealing with a lot of memories and flashbacks and just needing support right now.  Thanks

[Tsabu]

Hi @Bekah26,

Welcome to After Silence!  

I am sorry you are dealing with the memories and flashbacks.  

I hope this site helps you in your healing journey.  

Take gentle care of you.

Tsabu 

[Bekah26]

Thanks so much.  Thanks for reaching out to me and welcoming me.

[marcyabadeer]

@Bekah26 welcome! I’m sorry you are struggling but I’m glad you found a place full of supportive, helpful people who understand. 
 

sam

[8888]

Welcome @Bekah26 to After Silence.  I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support.  Good job taking this step in your healing process.  You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault.  Take your time exploring and post when you are ready.  If you have any questions feel free to message me. 

[snmls]

Hi @Bekah26

Welcome to AS.  I'm sorry for the trauma that brought you here, but I'm glad you found the site and decided to join.  This is a safe space and we are all here to support each other. You are welcome to post and share on the site whenever you feel comfortable. I hope you end up finding this site to be as helpful as I do. 

[Bekah26]

Thank you so much

 

[Poppy_]

Hi, @Bekah26 - 

Welcome to After Silence! I'm sorry you're struggling so much right now, but I hope after joining this site you will start to feel the love and support of everyone here and things will begin to get easier for you. I'm here if you ever need anything! 

Warm welcome,
Poppy

[missfrier]

Dear bekah26

I am sorry for all that you have been through.   You have been so brave in reaching out to us, please know that this is never easy!   We are all here for you and we want to support you.  You're not alone in your healing journey and are always welcome to lean on us for extra support.  You can post as much or as little as you like.  We are here to support you in the way you need.  I have found this community to be very helpful.  Everyone is so understanding and non-judgmental and I am hoping you feel the same way once you've gotten to know us a little.   

All my best,
missfrier

[Struggling88]

Hi, Bekah26, and welcome! 

[Minerba]

Hello Bekah26, how are you? I hope you are okay. I'm sorry about what brought you here. On the other hand, I am glad you found this place for support.

It is normal to experience memories and flashbacks. I wonder how you cope with them?

I just started experiencing many memories myself. I had a big trigger recently. I have been practising what my counsellor taught me, grounding myself: what I can see, what I can hear, what I can smell, what I can taste, what I can touch. I talk to myself and try to bring myself back to the here and now. 

Welcome. take care.