Lostindarkness Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 I have struggled with the demons inside for 20 years now. When I was a young girl, I was raped and abused daily for 2 1/2 years by a family member. When it was discovered, nothing was done. Until I was 28 and sought therapy on my own. Now at 32 I still struggle daily with the shame, disgust and fear. I have two beautiful daughters and am so afraid that I will fail them if I don't overcome this. I have never talked to others who share my experiences so this is new for me. I want to feel whole again, but I don't remember how that feels. I want to feel REAL again, instead of feeling like the forgotten one in the closet. Link to post
spent Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Hi there! I am fairly new here myself and came here for the same reason. I had been coping for the last ten years and just recently not doing so well. I came here looking for support and that is exactly what I have gotten and more. The people here are amazing and will be there to support you through anything. I hope you may find some comfort here as I have. If you ever need to talk you can PM me anytime! Grace Link to post
Jessie Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Welcome to After Silence. Its just wonderful to be able to speak to other survivors, others who can fully understand what your going through. This has helped me so much and I'm sure it will be the same for you. Link to post
Cactus Flower Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Welcome. I just joined a couple of months ago and except for talking some to my MT, it was new to me, too. But it has been a great help even if I have not shared everything that has happened to me. It is just nice to talk to others who know what you are going through. I hope you can find great support here on your healing journey. I'm sure you will. Link to post
Survivors sanctuary Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Welcome to AS .. Link to post
HiddenEmoGurl Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Hello, and welcome to AS. Link to post
SLG Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Welcome Lostindarkness, I'm sorry to hear you're so alone in this. I hope it will help and support you to talk with others who can understand! Love, SLG Link to post
littlesapphire Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Welcome to AS, Lost I'm really new here, too, but I can tell you that I already like this place a lot. Everyone is very supportive and willing to listen and never judge. I'm already building up confidence I didn't have before, and it's a great place to be. I hope you find it as nice a community as I do. Jewel Link to post
Guest Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Welcome to AS. I am the mother of three daughters and I totally understand where you are coming from. I'm here if you need a friend to talk about this. Hugs, Kelly Link to post
shivedheart Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 **gentle hugs** Welcome to AS Link to post
~Catherine~ Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Welcome to the board ~Catherine Link to post
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