Sexual Abuse Support Group
Sexual abuse is a relative cultural term used to describe sexual relations and behavior between two or more parties which are considered criminally and/or morally offensive. Different types of sexual abuse involve: Non-consensual, forced physical sexual behavior such as rape, incest or sexual assault, or psychological forms of abuse, such as verbal sexual behavior or...
Possible trigger?
I had a crazy flashback the other day where I reminded myself of my abuser.
The first day any of it started, he was wearing a yellow T-shirt. And it was a hot day, so I could smell his sweat mixing with his deodorant.
It was hot the other day, and I was wearing a yellow tank top. I had to borrow my boyfriend's deodorant because mine had run out. I was walking to class, and the sun was really bright, so I looked down to shield my eyes. I caught sight of my yellow shirt and caught a whiff of my sweat/deodorant. I then realized that it's the exact same deodorant.
Everything is so fresh in my mind, even though it was almost 6 years ago.
I had a crazy flashback the other day where I reminded myself of my abuser.
The first day any of it started, he was wearing a yellow T-shirt. And it was a hot day, so I could smell his sweat mixing with his deodorant.
It was hot the other day, and I was wearing a yellow tank top. I had to borrow my boyfriend's deodorant because mine had run out. I was walking to class, and the sun was really bright, so I looked down to shield my eyes. I caught sight of my yellow shirt and caught a whiff of my sweat/deodorant. I then realized that it's the exact same deodorant.
Everything is so fresh in my mind, even though it was almost 6 years ago.
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I miss traveling with my husband. Has anyone found a specific site regarding cruising for widow/widowers or any sightseeing trips. Not interested in being with couples and kids,,,I realize a cruise ship will have a portion size of families and couples, but perhaps they also put together a part of the cruise ship for groups of widows/widowers????
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A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
My flashbacks often come at the most unpredictable times. Often i can't even figure out what the trigger was. I think it's healthy that you can recognize what was going on and why it was a trigger.
I'm sorry that we all have to go through these things!
I know exactly what your talking about. There are a few other smells that still remind me and certain clothing also.
When I "came to" from the flashback, I realized that when I was little I used to sleep in my closet.
The connections that follow a flashback are enlightening, once you get past the sheer terror. I liken it to a slap in the face.