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energeticThinker3129 September 26th, 2021

I just have a question, is it okay to forget the faces of perpetrators?

I was with them for around 1 hour, saw the faces of all 4, but all I remember is useless details of their footwear, lockets, their comments, voices, etc... I was in full senses when they were rap* me

I have no names and no faces to even tell anyone...some ask if this was not a dream and it hurts immensely. I was 19 so not even small to forget...it has been around 2 years and I am crying because of people who I don't even remember...Please help...

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ShapeshiftSystem September 26th, 2021

@energeticThinker3129

Hi there. I will admit, I can relate to that. Remembering everything about the experience except the faces. I know how tuff it can be. If you ever want to talk about it here, just tag me and I'm happy to help however I can.

All the best,

Shapeshift (MJ if you prefer) ❤️

amiableBlackberry92 September 26th, 2021

@energeticThinker

Your not alone in your suffering. I think certain things are forgotten because it's your minds way of protecting you. You endured incredible trauma and your protection mode has kicked in. Just be sure to take care of you. Your an incredibly strong survivor .

I hope your seeking professional therapy. It is the number one thing that's helped me. 7 cups is a great safe place to seek support too.

Your going to be ok just keep connected to supporters .

Your a beautiful person in case you need reminding.

Best 💜 ABB

adventurousBranch3786 September 26th, 2021

@energeticThinker3129 I have details and faces that I don' remember also. That doesn't make it a dream if our memories are have parts missing. It can be very painful when someone doubts what you are saying. Come around here any time you need to talk. There are 1 to 1 listeners available also. I agree with what was said about you being a beautiful person.

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amiableBlackberry92 September 27th, 2021

@energeticThinker3129

I'm thinking about you energetic and I wondered if some self-help type books might help you. I have tons of them, I read alot and I'm always looking for answers on how I can find happiness after so much trauma. I know I have to find it inside myself. But first I have to love myself. I've learned so much through these books. I am struggling too with alot, and wanted you to know your not alone. Best ABB 💜

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energeticThinker3129 OP September 29th, 2021

@amiableBlackberry92

Somehow I am not getting notifications properly...sorry for late response💜

Amiable it's so caring of you to keep me in your thoughts, I cannot imagine how much trauma you have endured and fought to be able to come to this level of understanding, but I can feel the pain doesn't completely ends and that it's not easy at all...

I have read few books of Brene Brown and about to read Body Keeps the Score, you seem to be a book lover😊 I would love to hear some book suggestions from you❤ and sending you safe, comforting, caring beams, ABB💜

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energeticThinker3129 OP September 27th, 2021

@ShapeshiftSystem @amiableBlackberry92 @adventurousBranch3786

Thank you for making me feel less alone, you all are so brave and kind, thank you so much❤

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ShapeshiftSystem September 27th, 2021

@energeticThinker3129

Of course, Energetic! As are you ❤️❤️❤️

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clare7199 September 29th, 2021

@energeticThinker3129

you aren't alone. i don't remember the faces of some of my abusers. i remember how their touch felt and i remember their "presence" idk if that makes sense? but i don't remember some of the faces

im really sorry that they hurt you in a very vile way. you never deserved any of it and its not your fault. you are amazingly brave and wish good things for you 💓

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energeticThinker3129 OP September 30th, 2021

@clare7199

Thank you for replying, Clare, thank you for being so brave in letting me know that I am not alone❤ What you said makes complete sense to me and I can feel how terrible the entire thing might have been and how toughit might be to deal with...

I am very sorry Clare you had to face abuse at the same time you speaking about it and lending support shows how brave you too are❤ I am also wishing you all the good things💕

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clare7199 October 13th, 2021

@energeticThinker3129

thank you and bless you. lots of well wishes for you and i hope things gets easier. you'll be in my thoughts

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energeticThinker3129 OP October 13th, 2021

@clare7199

Wishing all the same for you too Clare, you too will be in my thoughts <3

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lovingDrum8823 September 30th, 2021

I dont remember the faces either. What I remember most vividly is the smell. Other than that it's just flashes , like a camera being moved around too quickly, jumpy and disjointed. The next day I pretended it never happened. This was over 30 years ago and I've never told anyone.


In a way I can recognize how far society has come since then, but at the same time I also wonder how can it be possible that we have barely touched the surface since then.

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energeticThinker3129 OP October 2nd, 2021

@lovingDrum8823

Thank you for letting me know I am not alone, loving❤ I too remember some smells and society * at so many things. And I too pretended that it didn't happen for 2-3 months actually. It can be really hard to talk about what you have gone through and it's not a compulsion too just in case you want to share and feel it might help you or others, please do at your comfort. Your story matters❤ Thank you again and best wishes💙

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lovingDrum8823 October 2nd, 2021

Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm trying to get to a place in my head where I can open up more.

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Marigold357 October 2nd, 2021

@energeticThinker3129

That's how it was for me too. I saw their faces (three) but all I remember is the lead guy's jawline. I remember their sweatshirts, their shoes, but not their faces. You are absolutely not alone in this.

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energeticThinker3129 OP October 4th, 2021

@Marigold357

I feel really sorry that they did something so cruel to you, I really can relate to you like you said jawline, I too remember that and some facial hair, etc, nothing sufficient to form a clear picture of their appearance. Sending kind wishes to you, Marigold, thank you❤

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