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Old 07-24-2006, 06:50 PM   #8 (permalink)
GettingFree
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Hi Up&down,

Just two sessions ago, my therapist told me that what I suffered growing up is what sometimes is referred to as "dripping tap trauma" -- in other words, emotional trauma that is inflicted repeatedly over and over during an extended period as opposed to a single distinct traumatic event. And yes, just as you're comparing emotional trauma to physical, so this protracted form of trauma is harder to recover from than the other.

So, yes-- I indentify hugely. And it, too, took me a long time to see just how much damage was done and how it shaped my life, my choices, my path.

And as live suggested -- why not start a post below and let us get to know you?

best,
gf
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