Often feelings of shame, powerlessness, and self-hate are bottled up with the memories, and as the memories come through, these feelings do, too.Yet healing isn't just about pain. It's about learning to love yourself.
Laura  Davis, The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
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