((((((((((((((( MissCharlotte ))))))))))))))))

I completely agree with how amazing the brain of a child protects the child! I do know I blocked it out...and for good reason I am sure!

You really got me thinking about the feelings that come up in everyday life and how they come from old experiences/hidden memories. When I sat and thought about this....it made me realize that the experience had much more affect on me than I ever thought it did. And not in all negative ways...there is some positive that came from it.

For instance - when I'm faced with feeling fear that another person is going to harm me or someone I love, I really become enraged and determined that this individual will NOT have that control over me and I stand up and fight tooth and nail. Reacting like that can be good or bad depending on the circumstance. Another feeling I have is compassion.....I always felt kind of sorry for this boy in school. He was obviously having difficulties and didn't have friends. I did try to befriend him and treat him well like I treated everyone else. As you can see where that got me *sigh*.

I think I am ready to face what (if any) memory may come from exploring this situation. This has not really bothered me all these years per se, but it has at times been on my mind. Maybe it's more curiosity than anything else....I really don't know.

Thank you so much for your response.....it makes perfect sense!


sabby