Hello

[alnoelle]

Hello everyone! 

 

I am deeply sorry for all the pain you are all living with. 

 

I am a 39 years old french woman, living in Switzerland. I am a survivor of a sexual abuse that happened 14 years ago. I thought I had recovered from PTSD until a few years ago these awful symptoms came back and I came to understand that I have in fact Complex PTSD due to narcissistic parents who had very inadequate behaviors following that traumatic event. 

 

I have decided to join this forum because I currently find myself very lonely in this though healing journey, it is so hard for me to talk about all this and it is also very hard to find professional support here. I thought it could be easier to talk in an anonymous place like a forum with people who share similar pain. 

 

Sending comfort to everyone,

 

A

[missfrier]

Dear alnolle 

 

Welcome to After Silence. I am sorry to hear of the trauma you have been through!

 

Being here has helped me so much. Everyone is so caring and supportive here. I am proud of you for reaching out. I know that is hard to do. I also know that you will find that needed compassion and support here within our community. Know we are here for you and we will listen whenever you would like to lean on us.    

 

Take care and please do not hesitate to ask for any help if you ever need it.  

[Six_times_seven]

@alnoelle I am sorry to that you have experienced trauma, but I am glad that you found your way here. There are many people here who will related to your experiences.  

As we move on through life, even if we have done considerable work to work through our past traumas, sometimes different things will trigger aspects that we had not yet considered, and perhaps didn't even know existed.  You are definitely not alone here. 

 

[Capulet]

Welcome to AS, @alnoelle - I'm sorry that you as well have experienced sexual abuse.  While I love watching our community grow, I HATE that this is the circumstance that brings us together.  It is my hope that you will find plenty of support here, as well as peace, comfort and healing.

Please don't hesitate to give me a shout if you need help with anything.  

Best wishes,

- Cap

[MeBeMary]

Hi alnoelle,

Welcome to After Silence. I am very sorry for what happened to you 14 years ago. It was so undeserved. The struggles that stem from trauma can be far reaching, but never underestimate the progress you have already achieved. There may be bumps in our healing road, but every step forward moves us closer to something better. Time, patience and work can be frustrating and exhausting, but we keep doing this because we do deserve that better future. 

I'm sorry that you lacked the support that parents should have brought to the table. Your parents failed you. 

This community is filled with wonderful people. They will be supportive and understanding and the validation you do deserve. We are here for you.

Wishing you many more forward steps on your healing journey.

Mary

[Dawn76]

Hi @alnoelle, welcome to AS. I'm sorry for the reasons you need to be here. You aren't alone. 

AS is a safe space to talk and get suport from people who understand. I hope you find it helpful. 💛