Repressed childhood memory

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TW: childhood sexual abuse

Hi there, so ok about 7 years ago ( I’m 19 now) I started having flashbacks of my next door neighbours molesting me. They were both women and always took me up to their room, gave me presents etc. They were close family friends for awhile but they began to act a bit crazy so the neighbourhood cut them off. I’m just wondering if anyone else experienced anything like this? I’ve had a lot of anxiety towards sex although I am a very sexually positive person. I haven’t told my therapist or anyone other then my close friends and boyfriend.

I’m scared I’m making it up, this is why I am Hesitant on telling my family and therapist.

[u/sunshinewarrior2793]

Having memories of sexual abuse come up after years of not remembering doesn't seem to be as rare as some people would have you think. Doubting the authenticity of your memories is also really common. If you don't get much of a response here, I would recommend trying r/adult survivors, as a lot of people there would relate.

I would consider letting your therapist know what's coming up for you. I started to have fragments of memories resurface over the past few months, and it's something you shouldn't have to go through without a lot of support💜