no kidding, I am 40 years post child abuse. And actually, it does happen more frequently than I implied but to a lesser degree, and I tend to be a bit amnesic about it making it a surprise when it recurs.

I'd actually love more insight on the "forgetting" aspect, because it tends to apply to most stressful experiences for me. It's disconcerting/annoying when I want to recall something, but I suppose I should be thankful since it's really very protective.

Also, I'm not "triggered" by references to experiences as an adult. I can talk about those all day long. It's only the childhood ones that bother me. I wonder if that's common.

Thanks for replies