rainymonday Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Hi, I'm new here. My name isn't Rain, but you can call me that because it's an abridged form of my username so you probably will anyway. I'm nineteen-years-old, about to be a sophomore in college, unemployed (much to my dismay), a poet and novelist, and more likely than not a survivor. My "dark day" as they call it was December 27, 2004, yet it didn't dawn on me until about two months ago, when I was up late studying, that I could actually call what happened to me "rape." Anywho...that's not a very important detail about me. What might be more interesting is that I'm Pagan, I'm an artist, a cartoonist, a writer as mentioned, a vivid dreamer, a Tarot card reader, a lesbian, and something of an artsy goth. I find all those things more revealing about me than my survivor status, which I did nothing to earn. Link to post
dodo Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Hi and welcome to AS best wishes karen Link to post
wishinuponastar Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Rain, Hey hun I just wanted to say welcome and hope you find your place among our boards! With Love, Wishin Link to post
rainymonday Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Thanks everyone! I do appreciate it. Link to post
Saltywaters Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hi Rain, Welcome!! I hope you feel at home soon. I am sorry for what you went through, please know none of that is your fault and that you can heal. Realizing that what happened was rape is a good first step. It's not a minor detail, but a traumatic event, and I know you'll find lots of support and care here. This is a caring and supportive community, I'm sure there's lots here you can relate to. We also have a forum "Healing Through Creativity" where members can share pictures, paintings, poems, short stories etc. You'll find it towards the bottom of the main site. Take all the time you need to look around and get to know us, and please feel free to ask questions if you have any, ok? = if ok?? Jo Link to post
hollygolightly Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hey Rain! Welcome to AS! I understand that you don't want being a survivor to be the main part of your identity, I don't see myself that way either (unless I'm having a hard time ;)), but it is a part of my that is important. Sounds like you have a lot of interests, which is great, and it would be lovely to see some of your work in the healing through creativity forum! Best wishes for your healing journey, Holly Link to post
lucy1975 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 HI Rain Welcome to AS, pls take gentle care of yourself and know we all support you 110% Thisis a wonderful community that is very supportive and I hope you make some wonderful freinds here Gentle hugs if ok :bighug: Link to post
silenced42long Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Welcome to AS Rain!!! I am sorry that you have a reason to be here but I am glad that you have joined us here. I hope that you can find the support that you are looking for here. Hope to see you around the boards Link to post
Guest SaraElizabeth Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Hi Welcome to AS You sound like a really interesting person I look forward to getting to know you Good luck with your healing. PS - I don't see myself as just a survivor either Link to post
rainymonday Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Yeah, nice meeting you guys. Anyone who wants to can PM me. Link to post
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