Am I crazy?
I have so many people messaging me asking me this very question! 'Am I crazy?' 'I can't remember? What if I tell a lie' 'I must be making it sound worse than it actually was'
A lot of survivors express fears surrounding self-doubt. This doubt can stem from multiple sources such as not being able to recall memories, reinforced beliefs by abusers that they are crazy and remembering memories to then being told that they are lying. All of these situations lead survivors to doubt their memories, their judgements and their own identity. This doubt creates a barrier in therapy for many individuals as they feel too scared to share and recall their memories through fear of lying, being judged and not being believed.
I wanted to share this message I have written with you all... Because you ARE NOT CRAZY. Self-doubt plays a huge role in complex trauma & it can be incredibly confusing & painful. You are not alone in this x
