Posted by Janice on July 26, 2000, at 19:59:40
In reply to Re: When it is deliberate » Janice, posted by Cass on July 25, 2000, at 17:46:14
I'm really sorry you've had to experience this. Not only did you endure abuse for 18 years, it was during the most impressionable time of your life and from the people that are suppose to love you the most. What helped me the most Cass (I may be saying something really obvious-please excuse me if I am) was talking about it to people that knew how to listen, which for me was my two brothers and my psychiatrist. I would tell them exactly what I thought happened (my brothers) and they would verify it for me, 'yes Janice, this happened', or 'yes, Janice, I believe you'. Admitting the unadmittable, saying the unsayable …. It wore itself out. The waves of anger became fewer and further between. Have you heard of EMDR therapy? I have heard it can be very helpful to process traumatic memories. The best of luck to you Cass, Janice
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