Hello

[analiese]

just wanted to come and greet everyone in here. i’m very new to this my assault was recent about 5 months ago, and im not sure how to feel. but i thought id try out a support group and connect with other survivors, and be with people who have went through and are going through the same experiences as myself. 

[Finchy]

Hello and welcome to AS, analiese.  I'm sorry for what you experienced. It was cruel and undeserved. I'm glad you found your way here, though. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey...we're here for you!!

-Finchy

[MeBeMary]

Hi analiese,

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry that you've recently experienced trauma and the struggles you face...including how to feel. Do know it is normal to have mixed or numbed feelings...processing is not the easiest thing to do. You've found a supportive group tho, with many understanding and kind individuals. You are not alone.

I'm glad you decided to reach out. We never credit ourselves with even the simplest of things, so I do want to recognize your courage. 

Take your time to look around. Go as fast or slow as you need. Your pace is the only pace required. We are here for you.

Wishing you the best on this path we call healing.

Mary

[WannaMoveOn]

6 hours ago, analiese said:

just wanted to come and greet everyone in here. i’m very new to this my assault was recent about 5 months ago, and im not sure how to feel. but i thought id try out a support group and connect with other survivors, and be with people who have went through and are going through the same experiences as myself. 

Hello there analiese and welcome to AS, I am Wanna

I remember being about 5 months post the violation. It´s a vulnerable time, the trauma is still raw. I joined here about 2 months post my violation. Being here really helped. Although I had family supporting me, they didn't always know what to do, and I was grateful to have a community. I could just vent, talk about my experienced and my feelings, which was and is a life savour. 

I hope this forum will be that extra support system, that you crave and deserve. I think every survivor should have an opportunity like this one. 

Please feel free to contact me in PM for questions, assistance or a little chat. You are not alone. Please know, we believe you.

W

[missfrier]

Dear annalise

 

Welcome to After Silence!!

 

I'm sorry for what you have been through. I find it is easier to talk on forums then out loud. Being here has helped me so much, even from the first time I ever posted. It is still helping me - I have so much support here and I know you will, as well. Here at AS, we are like a big family and our members are kind and non-judgemental.

 

I am sending you lots of safe hugs!

 

Take care!