Snap,

I was relieved when I read your post as I can totally relate! I've always been somewhat cynical towards such references until I myself experienced this! I was compromised alot as a child and never really said much about it growing up as I just grew further and further away from my family. I've since moved out of state and had been doing quite well for myself until a while back I was visited by a family member who triggered some memories of the abuse. I was somewhat excited for him to come but once I saw him - I just flipped out in anger and sadness! Almost as if I'd had some degree of amnesia for all these years or something. This led to several similiar experience before I actually went to see a therapist and was diagnosed with PTSD. Another term I was very cynical about deeming it a 'copp out' diagnosis - but there is truth in it! You're right - it is fascinating to the mind! I still dont get it most days but I have since become a promoter of dealing with what lfe throws at you having experienced what happens when you dont! It's crazy to think how 'imobilizing' a memory can become!

Glad to know I'm not alone and even moreso ... know that you're not either!