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Hi, I'm 28 yo woman, and survivor of childhood physical and sexual abuse. I've only started to remember details of my mother's sexual abuse recently in therapy, and I haven't been able to cope very well at all. This is my first time talking about this outside of therapy, so I'm a bit scared posting this, but I'm also cautiously optimistic. If you wanna know more about me, I'm an amateur filmmaker / screenwriter, and my main hobbies are video games and reading, mostly sci fi and fantasy.  

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1 minute ago, huerta987 said:

Hi, I'm 28 yo woman, and survivor of childhood physical and sexual abuse. I've only started to remember details of my mother's sexual abuse recently in therapy, and I haven't been able to cope very well at all. This is my first time talking about this outside of therapy, so I'm a bit scared posting this, but I'm also cautiously optimistic. If you wanna know more about me, I'm an amateur filmmaker / screenwriter, and my main hobbies are video games and reading, mostly sci fi and fantasy.  

Hello huerta987 and welcome on board! I am Wanna :flowers:

I am glad you've decided to seek support in our community. I believe every survivor should be offered such an opportunity. This is a safe place, created by survivors, for survivors.  It's perfectly normal to feel a bit hesitant about posting, especially when your memories are so fresh. You take your time. If you feel confused about where to post or how to get into interaction with the platform, just let me or any staff member know. We've got you. :notalone:

 

We actually have a bunch of creative souls on this platform and have a forum called "Healing Through Creativity". I'll link it, in case you'd like to check it out. 

https://www.aftersilence.org/forum/index.php?/forum/3-healing-through-creativity/

Just let me or any staff member of choice know, if we can be at any help. I'll send you a PM with some information to get you started. 

Once again, welcome! 

W ☀️

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Hi huerta and welcome.

I am very sorry you have begun to remember abuse at the hands of your mother. It is very wrong to abused by anyone, but so much more difficult to realize it is someone that should have loved and protected you as a child...not to hurt you. I'm so sorry she's done this to you.

It's ok to feel a little nervous, do know you will not be pressured, and you can take the pace that is best for you. This community is filled with understanding and supportive people. I'm sure you will get a comfortable footing in no time.

Feel free to look around. Know you are not alone. Wishing you the best as you navigate this path we call healing.

Mary

:notalone: 

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24 minutes ago, MeBeMary said:

Hi huerta and welcome.

I am very sorry you have begun to remember abuse at the hands of your mother. It is very wrong to abused by anyone, but so much more difficult to realize it is someone that should have loved and protected you as a child...not to hurt you. I'm so sorry she's done this to you.

It's ok to feel a little nervous, do know you will not be pressured, and you can take the pace that is best for you. This community is filled with understanding and supportive people. I'm sure you will get a comfortable footing in no time.

Feel free to look around. Know you are not alone. Wishing you the best as you navigate this path we call healing.

Mary

:notalone: 

 

55 minutes ago, WannaMoveOn said:

Hello huerta987 and welcome on board! I am Wanna :flowers:

I am glad you've decided to seek support in our community. I believe every survivor should be offered such an opportunity. This is a safe place, created by survivors, for survivors.  It's perfectly normal to feel a bit hesitant about posting, especially when your memories are so fresh. You take your time. If you feel confused about where to post or how to get into interaction with the platform, just let me or any staff member know. We've got you. :notalone:

 

We actually have a bunch of creative souls on this platform and have a forum called "Healing Through Creativity". I'll link it, in case you'd like to check it out. 

https://www.aftersilence.org/forum/index.php?/forum/3-healing-through-creativity/

Just let me or any staff member of choice know, if we can be at any help. I'll send you a PM with some information to get you started. 

Once again, welcome! 

W ☀️

Thank you both very much for the warm welcome! It's good to know I'm not alone in this struggle

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6 minutes ago, huerta987 said:

 

Thank you both very much for the warm welcome! It's good to know I'm not alone in this struggle

Any time! 🙂

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Welcome to AS! ❤️ I'm sorry for what you've been through, but you've come to the right place. You're not alone. You'll meet a lot of friendly people ready to give you support. :) Oh, I love video games, too! 😄 What are some of your current faves?

Best wishes on your healing journey.

-Finchy

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2 hours ago, Finchy said:

Welcome to AS! ❤️ I'm sorry for what you've been through, but you've come to the right place. You're not alone. You'll meet a lot of friendly people ready to give you support. :) Oh, I love video games, too! 😄 What are some of your current faves?

Best wishes on your healing journey.

-Finchy

Thank you for your kind words! 🙂 Current faves have to be Elden Ring, Planet Coaster, and Honkai Star Rail. They've been good distractions during difficult times haha

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Just now, ActivistAlly said:

Welcome to AS!  I hope this will be a good place for you to get support as you work through the difficult memories brought up in your therapy. 

🙂 Thank you! Joining this forum was already a big step for me, I hope things continue to go well

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18 minutes ago, huerta987 said:

Thank you for your kind words! 🙂 Current faves have to be Elden Ring, Planet Coaster, and Honkai Star Rail. They've been good distractions during difficult times haha

Elden Ring is one of my all-time favorite games!! Great taste! 😄 I love souls games. So challenging but so addictive and fun. I haven't played the other 2 games you mentioned, but I know of them. :) My faves right now would be Dragon Age Veilguard, Sekiro (though I'm really not good at it haha), and the Yakuza/Like a Dragon games.

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Hi Huerta

Welcome!

I am DAVID.

I Love to Write and Read, even been PAID for the Former! Musician composer too.

We should ALL Pool our Talents and CREATE some project - HEALING one! :)

Don't DO Games, but My Bro Lives for them! Balder's Gate, been through All of MIDDLE EARTH Online many times...

DISTRACTION - is My Best TOOL, helping others, and I used it as a Kid too (CSA OUTSIDE of Home, ages 8-9, 12 and 14..) I am Manic Depressive, Helps in Depression.

 

Nice to MEET you!  :)

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44 minutes ago, TonicTheBARD said:

My Bro Lives for them! Balder's Gate

I just wanted to pop in and say how much I love Baldur's Gate. Your brother has good taste! 😄 

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