I can get very dissociative around the police. They were involved in very traumatic situations when I was very, very young. Although they had 'come to the rescue," their entrance into the situation was often violent in nature (because they had to be very aggressive in order to help).

I had, at a very, very young age, associated their presence with violent situations and my adrenaline can surge and/or I can start having flashbacks when the police are around.

I should feel comforted, I suppose. Yet, it did not get wired in that way. They were a part of the chaos and the violence which was very scary to a young child.

I am very disturbed by sirens, too. Very alarming to me. Adrenaline stats pumping.

Wishing everyone inner peace.


WC