Hi y’all. Hoping for community.

[blacklotus]

I found myself searching online tonight for anything to support me in my unpacking. I came across AS. I’m a survivor of childhood sexual assault and other compounded traumas. A year and a half ago I made the move to leave corporate work after burning out to focus on healing my childhood trauma and coping mechanisms. It hasn’t been an easy feat and as of late things have felt so stagnant. My tendency to isolate and guard has impacted friendships and my marriage. I’ve lived a lifetime in survival mode and I am ready to thrive.

[missfrier]

Dear blacklotus

 

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.  

[Jaylore]

Welcome @blacklotus 

I hope you find like I do that getting support from others who truly understand, because they've lived it, is so helpful and reassuring. Compounded trauma and childhood sexual assault are so devastating and so much to heal from, through no fault of our own, and it's truly unfair. Good for you for taking a step back and taking care of yourself; the burnout is so real. It takes courage to know you need change and then actually make those changes.

You're brave to reach out and I'm proud of you! Sending you lots of support and encouragement.

All the best,

Jay

[MeBeMary]

Hi blacklotus,

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry for all you've experienced and the struggles you still face. I hope you know what happened to you was not deserved. Nobody has a right to hurt another this way. You have found a supportive community, tho, and will find tons of understanding and kindness. 

I can relate to the tendency one might have to isolate, as I am borderline agoraphobic myself. I unfortunately think this is far too common as many of us establish routines to self-protect, even tho none of us should go thru this alone. Here at After Silence, part of that isolation and loneliness attached to self-protection can be relieved.

Feel free to look around and when you are comfortable jump right in. You can read, post or respond at your leisure, with no pressure. This is your healing journey, we just all happen to be trying to go in that same direction...forward.

I'm glad you reached out. I wish you many steps forward.

Mary

We   you!

[awi]

welcome to this safe healing place

[blacklotus]

Thank you all so very much for your kind and encouraging words. Honestly, it was overwhelming (in the best way) to be received and welcomed into this space without having to perform for acceptance. To only need to ask is humbling, to say the least. I am grateful to have found this community, and I look forward to giving the same support you all have willingly offered as we all do our best to continue moving onward.