I think one can forget, or have repressed memories of childhood. I lived up to my early 40's without remembering I was abused. It was the therapist who wanted to get to the"root" of my problem. So I prayed. And the memory of the basement, the bag of candy, the neighbor mowing the lawn, surfaced. I got mad at God for his answer. Of all things to have burst my bubble. I do not know exactly what happened in that basement, or in the woods, but I do remember the brown, paper bag filled with candy, which I guess was my reward. i can hear the lawn mower and smell the fresh cut grass and icky soap bubbles.. ( I for the life of me can not figure out the soap bubbles) and the dirty, slimy feeling that covers me... I also have this sense of being beaten and falling to the ground. Terrified and hurting, but feeling strong that I would not let them make me cry or let them know they hurt me. Also a sense of screaming but no sounds came . out of my mouth..Am not sure if this is a "true" memory of being beaten.. Because i remember never being beaten. No need to beat a child that is always good.. right??

Anyway, guess some folks always remember. Some folks have repressed memories. others have fragmented memories.

Think I got off track here.. and babbling... hmmmm