Sufferer Got Here Finally!

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Greetings all!

A summary:

• C-PTSD & dissociation (daily)
• Marriage was full of Domestic Violence
• Childhood sexual assault
• I have 'parts' or 'others'

Been lurking here for 12 months, it was hard to decide to join, but we did it :smug:

 

[NoWhereKnowWhere]

Hey welcome.

 

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@NoWhereKnowWhere
thank you

where is your light?

 

[Silver.]

Thankyou for finally deciding to un-lurk and say hello. Welcome :)

 

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it feels rather exposing:oops:

did anyone else feel vulnerable after joining?

 

[Silver.]

it feels rather exposing

Does it ever!!!!
I am not a sharer, and for me, sharing online is the same as sharing in the real world, it's scary. I am from the good 'ol school of thought of bottling it up inside and letting it turn itself into stress. I started off just helping others, and I like doing that a lot. But I thought, if I am going to get any good out of this place, I need to open up, and I have done so, a little at a time. Even after I post something about me, I get a bit shaky, regretful, all of that. But then I also reflect and think "this is indeed helping". I am sure we aren't the only ones that feel this way x

 

[Naoru]

it feels rather exposing:oops:

did anyone else feel vulnerable after joining?

Totally!

and welcome to the forum!

 

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ok, well, you are all still here — you moved thru the nervousness of joining up and you can now encourage others!
you guys are shining a light for us, thank you! :)

 

[ladee]

Welcome and glad you joined. Yes, it's a little nerve wracking at first. Then you will be amazed and delighted at how accepting and supporting the people are here.
Just take your time... set your own pace and get the feel of things.
It takes a lot of courage to be here at first. That is honored here. Looking forward to seeing you around as you get more comfortable...

 

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:happy:already amazed...!

 

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Welcome to the discussions :hug: I trust this place helps you. It's extremely helpful in light of the mass measure of individuals who feel comparative and get it. There is a considerable measure of guidance and backing to be found here :) I hope this astounding group helps you as much as it helped me, understanding all the comparable stories, and taking in a ton along the way. Hugs if you accept :hug:

 

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Thanks mate