kpepper1177 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hello everyone- I am new here and very glad to have found this site. I was raped by a stranger in a park when I was in college many years ago. I did not tell anyone for years. I finally did tell a friend and he advised me to go to counseling, which I did. I am not currently in therapy but find myself suffering from nightmares and a bit more paranoia than usual so I googled and found this group. I am not feeling the deep depression like before and really don't see the benefit to more therapy. I thought it would be a help just to have people to chat to about it with. So hi Link to post
beth7 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hey kpepper1177! Welcome! I'm glad that you find things easier now. Always nice to have another person to talk to! PM me if ever you need to! Beth Link to post
jujujolly Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 welcome to AS glad you are here. Link to post
azazo Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 HI Kpepper!! I am sorry you need to find a place like this but happy to have you!! I think you are right to think that this place may help you. Being around others who understand is very helpful, even if you have support from someone who hasn't gone thru it themselves, knowing others actually feel the same things as you is very helpful in many ways. Peace and hugs!! Link to post
kpepper1177 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Thanks so much everyone. I feel at home already. Bear with my stupidity since I have never even joined a message board before. Link to post
whimsical1 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) : Edited February 24, 2009 by whimsical1 Link to post
whimsical1 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 pepper, and welcome to AS! Link to post
takeachance Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 and welcome to AS We are glad to have you here. hope to see you around the board Link to post
nerfmom Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I am also new here. It is a good place for us to be. The encouragement of the other members is great. It feels like one big HUG! You are in a safe, loving place to be. Much to you. Nerfmom Link to post
dopey Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Welcome! This truly is a very helpful and supportive place.. Take care xxx Link to post
sisterinsurvival Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi, My name is Lynn, and I am a member of the New Member Support Team. I just wanted to take the time to say welcome to After Silence. I am glad that you have joined with us and look forward to getting to know you. If you need anything or have questions about the boards or how something works, please send me a personal message. I will gladly help in any way possible...also if you need someone to listen, let me know. Take care, Link to post
kimbees324 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 kpepper1177, I am really sorry for the things that led you here but I am glad that you found your way to AS. Take your time and look around; I am sure that you will be feeling comfortable and at home in no time. There are some great people here who will offer you the support and encouragement you are looking for and deserve. I look forward to seeing you around the boards. Take good care of yourself, ok? :hug: :hug: :hug: Link to post
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