I think the big thing being missed here is the fact that you CAN'T FORCE your memories to return. They will come back, if and when they can, when you are ready for them. You can't speed up the process. All that you can do is work on what you can, right now.

Also, we have no control what type of memories we will get back (if we do.) Be careful what you wish for! You do not get to choose only happy memories or only traumatic ones. You get what you get.

This is a frustrating process. But, it's a process. Some memories may never return. You might get one, you might get many, you might get nothing at all. Your brain has blocked them to protect you. Trying to force that can and will cause damage (EMDR, hypnotherapy, etc.. can all be very dangerous.. I know!)

For a refresher please reread this: Repressed Memories

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