Hello. I am new.

[Newgrowth]

Hello AS, 

I am new here, to this site and to talking about this subject in general. I honestly don't know what to do with this. I am unfamiliar with talking about what happened and I am not sure how to be helpful to anyone else here either. I want to try though. so here it goes. I will say that from what I have seen, you all seem to be very supportive of each other, and that, if nothing else, is worth being proud of.

[ActivistAlly]

Hello Newgrowth ad welcome to AfterSilence!!!

It's okay if you are unsure what to do or how to talk about what brought you here.  It's okay to take your time and look around and please don't worry about having to help others right away.  Remember the board is here for every survivor and that includes you!   It's okay to get support for yourself before trying to support others.  I hope you will find AS a very kind and safe community to begin breaking your silence and talking through what brought you here.

 

[Finchy]

Welcome to AS, Newgrowth! I'm glad you found your way here. Take your time exploring and opening up. Go at your own pace. We're here for you. Best wishes on your healing journey!

-Finchy

[awi]

Hi friend welcome to this safe place.  Know that you are not alone. So glad you found us

A

[missfrier]

Dear new growth

 

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!

[patriciag]

Welcome to AS, sorry for what you went through. You are not alone here.

Patricia 

[ing]

On 6/16/2026 at 12:53 PM, Newgrowth said:

Hello AS, 

I am new here, to this site and to talking about this subject in general. I honestly don't know what to do with this. I am unfamiliar with talking about what happened and I am not sure how to be helpful to anyone else here either. I want to try though. so here it goes. I will say that from what I have seen, you all seem to be very supportive of each other, and that, if nothing else, is worth being proud of.

Hello and Welcome! 

What you have been through was wrong. It was in no way your fault. You are seen and heard here.

I've just joined this group about 2 weeks ago and I've found it to be  an empowering "place" to be. People truly care and understand.