good progress
I just came home from an EMDR session and I felt like alot of good progress was made. Before the session - I looked at my 5th grade year old self and was discusted by her. by the end of the session - I felt great sympathy for her - and I thought what a clever and witty girl to survive everything that she surived. While I still don't have a solid memory o the event - I could "feel" her anxiety and her fear. I could "feel" how bad she had it. I hope she will trust me one day and allows me to know what happened to her. I'm trying to earn her trust.
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This sounds like fantastic progress. I am happy for you and happy for your inner child, who finally has an adult ally or two!
I agree - this is fantastic progress! For your inner child to share those feelings with you it shows she is already starting to trust you. Continue to acknowledge her in a loving way every day and before you know it she will be sharing with you all the time.
Thanks for your thoughts and kind words donnawanda and luckyempath :) Yes, she finally has an adult around who cares and I will try to acknowledge her daily.