Hi there

[shayz]

Hi everyone. Just a quick hello to introduce myself to the forum. I am sorry for the unfortunate circumstances that bring us together, but believe not feeling alone in this journey is important to recovery. I've never posted to a forum before and am a bit overwhelmed by all the resources available here so please excuse my fumbling around if I post incorrectly. I'm in my late forties and have struggled most of my life from the after affects of my abuse. I did quite a bit of talk therapy in my twenties and am now attending counseling with someone specializing in trauma and sexual abuse. What a life saver! I've learned about regulating my feelings, grounding, and connecting with myself. Simple concepts, I guess, but profoundly lacking to ill affect in my life. I struggle with depression and alcohol use, anxiety and depression. Did I say depression? I try hard to keep all these issues in perspective and to focus my attention on the sunshine, my kitties, my cozy bed and other safe, self soothing activities! So hello once again and I hope everyone is having a positive day.

[Jonesy]

Hi shayz

A warm welcome to isurvive

[shayz]

Thank you, I'm getting so much positive energy from reading back through old posts.

[coconuts]

Welcome. Sorry for the reasons you are here but glad you found us. Hope you can find support where needed here. I've learned a lot from here and others experiences in overcoming the effects of trauma.

[shayz]

Thank you for your encouraging words. I'm looking forward to being among and learning from others who understand trauma.

[Serenity]

A warm welcome from me as well, shayz.

With care,
Serenity