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I know there's a programme on TV called 'Unforgivable' which is a screen play about CSA and normally I'd want to watch programmes about that, but I am reticent about possibly watching this one, as I fear how I might be affected, and so I just wondered if anyone has seen it, and whether it was something that they found helpful/interesting.

The programme is discussed and described in this article which is from a magazine (Woman & Home), and a link is here:

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/lifestylegeneral/what-unforgivable-teaches-us-about-trauma-and-forgiveness/ar-AA1JKylg?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=dcfe1fb78d3a48788d4d253deebe86e4&ei=53

The article is by Debra Waters and is called 'What Unforgivable teaches us about trauma and forgiveness."

I guess some of my own reticence comes from not knowing if I feel 'ready' to watch it - but at the same time, I am wondering if I would be missing out on some learning perspectives if I didn't watch it.

Hope

 

Hi Slashy,
I wrote this yesterday, so I'll quote it:
"I am currently reading an autobiography by Nicki Chapman, and that is really enjoyable.  She is a lovely character and I didn't really know much about her experiences before - she's a similar age to me so she writes about music and popular culture that I remember and once again, it's helping me to jog my memories, and bringing up some memories that are pleasant as well as some more challenging ones.  I like the balance of that. I appreciate her writing about her life and experiences."
I am just giving it as an example to what you wrote, because I have found that reading autobiographies and biographies that cover similar time periods to my own life have helped me to drip-feed some memories, and I have found that positive ones come up as well as other ones. 

I love the fact that your summer camp puppy love romance came back to you.  How wonderful to feel the emotion of that restored memory and know it was part of your life.  I realise there could also be feelings of grief regarding the fact it was locked away from you for over 40 years, but I'm glad that your lovely memory was restored to you.

Best,
Hope

Wow NarcKiddo, I really think this could be very helpful, thank you very much for writing out the background and methodology to this technique.  I haven't looked at the website link yet, but your description of how to do it is really good.  Very clear and I will hope to definitely try it properly. 

1. I feel better after something that felt draining/difficult
2. I had a really enjoyable dinner.
3. My plant is looking healthy.

 

Hi BlueMoon,
I'm sorry you've been having those nightmares.  I hope you get some respite from them and some peaceful sleep.
Hope

 

Hi strawberrycat,
I really like your name, and I'm glad you are starting your journal here - I hope you'll find it to be helpful, and I'd like to send you a hug of support, if that's ok 

Hi StartingHealing,
Hope you find a car that you like.  I know you're looking for a reliable one, and I hope you find it.
 

Hi Larry,
I hope that your wife is doing ok after her operation, and I hope that you are ok too.  Sending you a hug of support 
Hope

Hi Slashy,
I'm glad that you found that happy memory. 

I'm glad that you have found DBR therapy helpful - does that stand for Deep Brain Reprocessing or something else?  I am glad you found it to be effective in anycase. 

Hope

Welcome 

Welcome back Storm Glass.   

Hi Francesca,
Welcome. 
Hope