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[P.Treehugger]

Hi I am a new member here. Not too sure what to expect but I don't talk to anyone about what's happened to me and the feelings it has left me with, sometimes overwhelming. I feel I need somewhere to "get things out" so It's not all swirling round in my head. I feel so different from people around me, it's quite isolating. And I have no desire to burden my lovely (very small) family with any more details from my story and the way it has affected me.

[Finchy]

Welcome to AS @P.Treehugger! I'm glad you found your way here. I'm sorry for what you've experienced, but please know that you aren't alone. You will find lots of supportive and kind people here. It's a safe place to get out what you need to get out. Expressing your emotions and talking about your story here can help a lot. ❤️ We're here for you! Best wishes on your healing journey.

-Finchy

[Six_times_seven]

@P.Treehugger I am sorry that you have experienced trauma but I am glad you found your way here.  This is indeed a safe place to get the experiences and emotions out. There are many here who can relate to your experiences… you are not alone.

[snmls]

Welcome @P.Treehugger. I'm sorry for the trauma you've experienced, but I'm glad you found the site and decided to join. This is a kind and caring community filled with so many wonderful people. We are all here to help each other heal. Sometime talking with other survivors can help you to feel less alone. You are welcome to post on the site whenever you feel comfortable. Just reading posts is fine too. I wish you all the best on your healing journey. 

[Dawn76]

@P.Treehugger Welcome to AS. I'm sorry you have experienced trauma in your life. You've come to a very supportive place here. There are so many people here who know what you're going through and how isolating it can be. I hope you find it a comfort to know you aren't alone.

 

Dawn

 

[awi]

@P.Treehugger Welcome to AS

[WannaMoveOn]

On 12/7/2023 at 4:12 PM, P.Treehugger said:

Hi I am a new member here. Not too sure what to expect but I don't talk to anyone about what's happened to me and the feelings it has left me with, sometimes overwhelming. I feel I need somewhere to "get things out" so It's not all swirling round in my head. I feel so different from people around me, it's quite isolating. And I have no desire to burden my lovely (very small) family with any more details from my story and the way it has affected me.

Hello and welcome to our community! I am Wanna

Opening up about our trauma is a challenging process, which takes courage and a sense of safety to enforce. These forums are a safe place for all survivors to connect with fellow survivors, would it be to chat, vent, exchange advice and much more. You decide how much you're sharing, of course. We discuss basically anything here, trauma related and just plain life too. What's on our minds, what excites us and what concerns us. 

Take your own time here, no expectations. You can always reach out to me or any staff member of choice for assistance or some extra company. I'm just one PM away.

Anyhow, take care and hope to see you around

/ W ☀️