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Posted by JDB  
Rachel is a complex person, who represents me and many others who have been sexually abused. The experience leaves us with coping mechanisms to protect ourselves when we feel threatened. Unable to keep healthy boundaries throughout life, I found myself constructing brick walls and disassociating myself from others when pressured. Here is...
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Tags: Brick Walls, Disassociation, Withdrawal, Coping Mechanisms, Relationships, Emotional Pain

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