Talking with an expert about adults recovering from childhood sexual abuse, who have no or dim memories of the abuse, she mentioned these triggers (you’ll probably get the connection if I haven’t made it clear):

* Lie on your back/stomach only?

* Any special physical behaviors?

* Places you avoid?

* Things/foods you detest (eg. sour milk – given to an uncared-for baby by abusive parents)

* Aversion to bananas – or any kind of food?

* Special routines when you go to bed – covered/uncovered etc.

* Face the door or not when you’re asleep?

* Can’t stand in queues? Panic when in crowded places (eg. a full aeroplane)?

Any others? –

Shalom/Salaam/Pax! Rowland Croucher

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