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I am late to this thread, but I wanted to thank you for posting it. I'm glad it has helped you know that you are not alone. I can relate to the anger you have for the 8-year old, because I have the same anger toward myself.

The same thing can happen to an adult reacting to abuse/assault/molestation --an adult who understands right and wrong, and 'good touch/bad touch' and knows about sex, etc. Even an adult cannot 'control' the natural reactions of the body. And certainly not an innocent child.

I hope you are taking good care of yourself, and that you are being gentle with your 8 year old self too.