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Old Oct 19, 2016, 03:32 PM
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Would this be abuse?
Yes. I'd call it abusive behavior by an irresponsible adult against an innocent child and being drunk was NO EXCUSE for abusing and traumatizing you back then.
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It was traumatic either way....it's one of a few very potent traumatic events I remember from that time in my life..
This answers your earlier question about "abuse" and I hope your therapist will help you discharge or vent the bottled up feelings and hurt energy surrounding this early trauma.