| F35.8 | ‘Mother Mary, I had a difficult childhood that included sexual abuse from my father and uncle. I feel like I have done a lot of soul searching to come to a place of acceptance over many, many years. The men died a long time ago, but I eventually forgave them as shadow figures. I have forgiven my mother for looking the other way and I have forgiven myself for blaming myself for what happened. Despite all of this, I am still, to this day, triggered when this topic comes up. Is there anything I can do to lessen this?’ (Continued in the next message) |