Dipping my toe in.

[rebelliouslyhopeful]

Hi everyone,

Only recently found this space and trying to be brave enough to post. So sorry that we are all here under such circumstances. Still find it very difficult to talk about what happened to me due to the shame and previously not being believed. Hoping that connecting with people will help as things are pretty tough right now. Trying to dip my toe in the water and take tiny steps. 

 

[Andrea1501]

Hi @rebelliouslyhopeful, I am glad that you found this forum but I am very sorry for what has brought you here. Welcome to AS. 

Please take your time, it is difficult to post and talk about what has happened to us. I am so sorry that you are feeling shame and have not been believed. I hope that you will find the validation and support here that you need.

[ClementineFlowers]

Hi and welcome. I recently joined for similar reasons, and though I've only posted here a couple times so far, it's been a really supportive community and has felt good to be able to express my feelings without fear of judgement.

It's REALLY brave of you to post here; I hope you're proud of yourself and finding ways to be kind to yourself with any feelings that may come up.

[Finchy]

Welcome to AS, @rebelliouslyhopeful. I'm glad you found your way here. ❤️ I'm sorry for what you've experienced, and of course, what we've all experienced. You will find a lot of very friendly and supportive people in this community...you're not alone. Take your time exploring. I wish you all the best on your healing journey. 

-Finchy

[Six_times_seven]

@rebelliouslyhopeful welcome to the AS community. 

[MeBeMary]

Hi rebelliouslyhopeful,

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry you have reasons to be here, but you have found a very supportive site. Our members are truly understanding and kind. You are not alone. 

Feel free to take your time and interact where you feel comfortable. No pressure, just validation. Wishing you the best on this path of healing.

Mary

[Capulet]

Welcome to AS, @rebelliouslyhopeful - I agree, it is sad that we meet under these circumtances, but it is my hope that being a part of this amazing community will bring you peace, comfort and healing.  Dipping your toe in is the absolute best way to start the process....take it all at the pace you find to be best for yourself.

Looking forward to getting to know you. 

Best wishes, and again - welcome!

- Cap

[feralcat]

@rebelliouslyhopeful Awesome name!

 

[Dawn76]

@rebelliouslyhopeful welcome to AS. I'm sorry for what's happened and that you have a need to be here. There are so many amazing kind and suportive people here to listen and encourage you. ❤ You're not alone.