Part of the terribleness of trauma is the memories aren't handled quite right by the brain. Yes, the memories will always be there, but with therapy you can learn to train the brain how to file them away properly.

Once the memory is filed properly, it will always be there for you to revisit if you wish, take it out, think about it, and put it back away, out of mind. When your brain learns how to file traumatic memory, it won't keep them in the conscious mind anymore. The memory won't be intruding into your daily life.

Another good thing, you won't have to go through each and every memory to train the brain where to file it away. Once the brain learns one memory, it will automatically file all memories that are just like it, without your having to review and file each event, if you have such.

If you are being flooded by memories right now, and it feels like too much, ask your T to slow therapy work down for you. Being overwhelmed doesn't speed up healing. If the memories aren't from being triggered, and aren't totally overwhelming, then perhaps your mind/brain is ready to process and file them!

(((safe hugs)))