<font color="red"> What do children who have sexual relations with a parent do to survive?

According to a study by Sue Grand & Judith Alpert who discuss the objects relation theory on incest. They state abuse victims maintain loyalty, keep the parent's secret, are attached to the parent, and do not appear fearful of the abusing parent. To do so, children create a "false self" that masks through compliance and "shields the vulnerable true self and remains connected to the parents by providing the parents with whatever they require from the child."

I managed through the abuse with a "false self." I wonder if I am currently operating in my true self or do I still have a mask? How does one know for sure? Many incest survivors have difficulty with "reality,' which results from such a confusing childhood. How will I ever know if I'm truly happy?

Does anyone ever know this stuff?</font>