Abuse Quote by Carolyn Bramhall
““I was increasingly both horrified and sceptical about these memories - I had no recall of these things at all, though I couldn't imagine why I'd want to make it all up either. It felt as though it had all happened to somebody else, I was not there - it wasn't me - when those people did nasty things. But then, of course, it didn't feel like me, that's the whole point of dissociation - to create distance between the victim and her experience of the abuse. The alters were created for just that purpose: so that I'd not be aware that it happened to me, but rather to "others". The trouble is, in reality it was my body that took the abuse. It was only my mind that was divided, and sooner or later the amnesic barriers were bound to come down. And that's exactly what had begun to happen as I heard their stories. They triggered a vague and growing sense in me that this really is my story.””
About This Quote
The speaker describes dissociative amnesia from abuse, recognizing that memories are fragmented but beginning to surface.
In simple terms: Memory gaps from trauma are starting to return.
Key Takeaway
Integrate fragmented memories for healing.
Themes
trauma
dissociation
memory integration
Mood
cautious
hopeful
Type
psychological
healing
When to use this quote
- therapy
- support groups
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
psychological resilience
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How will you support yourself as memories return?
- What resources can aid in safe integration?
A Different Perspective
Memory recovery can be painful and destabilizing.
![“Throughout our times with Christopher [therapist] we were encouraged to work together at communicating on the inside. He pointed out that it would be good for us all to listen-in when an alter was telling his/her story - that it's now safe, no harm will come to us from telling or from knowing…” quote by Carolyn Bramhall](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/27c/carolyn-bramhall-55093_abuse_throughout-our-times-with-christopher-th_1496172.jpg)
