Thread: Was I abused?
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Old Oct 12, 2004, 05:31 PM
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Hi there,

I agree with you that a child at such a young age would not be acting out in the way that you were...without cause. The same thing happened here. I was sexually abused by my older brother and acted out in what were considered inappropriate ways for such a young child. It might have been inappropriate or strange for the average child. however, by the time I was six, I wasn't the average child.

I also have no memory (or very little) of abuses. When a child is faced with something they cannot understand or tolerate, it sometimes is put away somewhere. It's hard for that child to continue a typical child's life when such things are going on. The child doesn't know what to think or how to deal with it, so subconciously puts it away somewhere until it can be dealt with. So, even if it's not remembered, abuse is possible and a child's actions will usually show it in one way or another.

I sure hope that whatever may or may not have happened is dealt with by and AND someone who cares about you. A good therapist can help you uncover possibly what you need to know when the time is right for you.

I wish you well and will be thinking about you...sending peaceful wishes your way.

Be safe,

Kimmydawn
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