I have gotten through most of it now, not to say it doesn't creep up from time to time. Let me see. My abuse started around 5 and now I'm 49. So, 44 years to get where I am. Long, slow process. But it can get better with time. The memories are mostly just memories now, not the awful, violent flashbacks that paralyzed me before. That has been a huge relief, probably the biggest improvement in this process. I still have some lingering old habits and beliefs I am working on, but at least now I am well aware of them and can more effectively cope with them. It's not 100% by any means. I honestly don't think that is really possible, but it IS better than it once was.