Do victims of molestation block out what happens?!
Question:
Do victims of molestation block out what happens?
and then maybe remember more and more of the abuse as the years go on?
I know someone who says she has this "memory" of something, but doesnt remember it happening. Only the memory. Could she have gotten molested as a child?
Answers:
That not only occurs in molestation. Psychologist are beginning to under stand that the type of event you are describing happens with rape,child abuse,child neglect,war... even a bad car crash I was badly abused as a child. So was my brother and sister. I remembered a lot and thought I remembered it all. But years later I thought I was loosing my mind because I started having flash backs. We are not even sure what triggered them. My brother says he knows that big parts of his child hood memories are "just gone" no memory. My sister says she has no child hood memories ! Now I'm being treated for PTSD and I'm afraid they might have to go through the same ordeal. Your friend should have a professional evaluation. The sooner the better!
Good Luck. Take Care. :)