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Lynette West shares her powerful journey of recognizing and healing from childhood sexual abuse by her grandfather while growing up in a violent home. Through isolated flashbacks that eventually converged into a coherent narrative, she discovered how trauma shaped her self-hatred, addiction struggles, and relationship patterns with abusive partners.

• Childhood trauma memories often appear as disconnected flashbacks without context
• Trauma survivors frequently gravitate toward familiar but harmful situations that mirror their childhood experiences
• Repressed memories can surface when the brain recognizes you're emotionally ready to handle them
• Hypervigilance and dissociation (like counting lamp tassels) are common coping mechanisms during abuse
• Depression and suicidal ideation are frequent companions of unaddressed childhood trauma
• Children with parents who commit suicide are 70% more likely to commit suicide themselves
• Breaking generational curses requires commitment to healing despite ongoing struggles
• Recovery isn't linear – healing is an ongoing journey that requires persistent effort
• Speaking openly about trauma can bring freedom and help others who are suffering silently
• Finding purpose through pain by helping others can transform traumatic experiences into something meaningful

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