I need info on repressed memory...I remember being molested as a child???

Question: I had no memory of abuse until 2 years ago. I started having flashbacks about my favorite unkle raping me in his truck when I was about 8 yrs old. It is very detailed and has caused me a lot of problems (depression, sexual dysfunction) I am in counseling and it seems to be helping. I have no memories of anything before third grade. Has anyone else in the world dealt with anything like this?

Answers:
I hope no one picks on you or gives you answers like, "You're making this up."
The reason the memories had been repressed is for your own salvation. If you hadn't repressed them you wouldn't have been able to cope as a child.
Often these memories come out when a person is older and feels safer in their lives. Then the child within feels safe enough to release some of her/his pain.
I'm so sorry. Good luck to you. Stay in counselling.
Also, the reason you don't remember anything before third grade is because you were abused and your mind just blocked out the uncle's rapes and before the uncle's rapes. Perhaps he started earlier than you even remember?

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That's completely normal for anyone who has been traumatized. The mind deals with it only when it thinks it's the right time to. Your therapist should be able to point you to support groups, and there are several online that you can join.

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