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[Tiggy]

Hi there. I’m a new member from the UK and never done this before. 
Not sure where how or where to start. 🙂

[MeBeMary]

Hi Tiggy.

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry you have reasons to be here, but glad you decided to reach out. You have found a supportive community with many understanding and kind members. You are not alone. 

The best way to start is to look around and get a lay of the land, sort of speak. We have different areas with different topic areas, with the Gathering Place and the Aftermath being our most active. When you are ready, you may respond or create posts of your own. You may do this at your own pace.

I'm glad you decided to join us and wish you many steps forward on your path of healing. 

Mary

[Tiggy]

Thank you ☺️ 

[Finchy]

Welcome to AS, Tiggy! Nice to meet you. I'm glad you found your way here!!  Take your time exploring. I wish you all the best on your healing journey!

-Finchy

[Tiggy]

Thank you. I’ve been on here for hours on here just looking and reading. 
tragic and comforting all in the same breath 🥺

[awi]

Welcome to this safe place of healing @tiggy 

[WannaMoveOn]

7 hours ago, Tiggy said:

 

Hi there. I’m a new member from the UK and never done this before. 
Not sure where how or where to start. 🙂

Hello there, Tiggy! I am Wanna

First of all, welcome to our lovely community! After Silence offers the opportunity to connect with fellow survivors, learn about others stories and experiences, and as well to share your own (as much as you'd feel comfortable to). I believe that every survivor could use a safe space, apart from ordinary life, where they can vent and be honest about their situation. Healing can be a rocky road, but we're in this together. You are not alone. 

Just have a look around the site. Feel free to explore the forums. You might notice that some are more active than others. As a new member, I'd recommend you'd start out where there's been some recent activity, like the Aftermath and Gathering Place. Those are also pretty general forums, whilst others are more specific. You'll find some house rules for the forums at the very top of their pages, above the list of posts. 

I am sure you'll get a hang of it soon, but if you'd have any questions, feel free to reach out. I am just one PM away for assistance and some company. 

All best

W

[Tiggy]

Thank you ☺️ tried to Tag you both but can’t work out how! 🙈☺️

[WolfMoon]

Welcome, Tiggy! Hope this place can be a safe place for you as well as it is for us. We're all here for you ❤️

If you want to tag someone you put @ and then their username. You can also use the "quote" option under a post you wanna reply to. And you can also mark a sentence (like when you're about to copy it) you want to reply to and click "quote selection" so you reply directly to a certain sentence. Hope I'm making sense haha. 

[Tiggy]

Perfect! Thank you ☺️ 

[missfrier]

Dear tiggy

 

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.