Playing with nephew

Playing with nephew

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This is tuff but my nephews son is three years old that is the same age when my uncle started sexually abusing me. The problem is when I play with him I have flashbacks of what my uncle did to me and it makes it almost impossible to play with him. I have always been uncomfortable around kids not because I would do anything to them it just the flashbacks. Is this common ?
 
"Children are powerful triggers," a shrink told me. He noted that my flashbacks started right after the first time we entrusted our son (age 3) to someone else's care. It was just a half-day pre-kindergarten at a nearby church, but that seemed to be enough. I was 3 when my father died and 6 when I was molested.

Disturbing, but standard stuff. Peace!

John
 
Same here frustrated..... I feel really weird around my nephew as well he is 4yrs. Old I cant stand being alone in my room with him like I get nervous flashbacks, irritability etc. Not alone in this matter bro thats why people look at us like we have done something wrong once we opened up to them first reaction o shoot!!! He has a high risk of doing this to my kids or just simply keep there kids away! what helped me was telling the parent of my nephew I was sexually abused open up, dont hide the beast bro,,,, Let it out let it leave your house or wherever you are imagine how much hurt were going threw and match it up with the love you have for your nephew,,, Love him more and more praise him like he is your mini me like what you wanted to be treated like at that age. we can make a difference about this myths that once sexually abused as a child ,, we will be an abuser to.. thats bull crap I never had a feeling that I have to pass the boundry from trust to abuse but the line feels really near to us do to what we experienced what I can tell you is I do understand your triggers or anxieties becouse I feel that way to,, remember its that we where taking andvantage of as a kid we have this confusing thoughts and fears but learn how to love... not hurt,,,,, love love love make your memories fade or flashbacks disapear while playing with him .. And like what I do at times is leave to where there is people around or walk out the door for a jog listen to music and understsnd why you feel the way you do... its normal for a csa survivor to feel sadness and anger while near a kid... Be strong Brah...
 
And iam gonna leave you with this it might be a lil tough but i heard this from someone here.. ""Expect the unexpected" Be careful who you want to tell about the abuse ... but my strong recommendation if your nephews mother or father are close with you and trust you. Let them get your trust even further by telling them if they dont already know,, what happen when you where a child it will relief what you feel while.. Having play time with your nephew you will even trust your self deeply and will want the best for your nephews. And anxieties will go away slowly.. Trust me I know how you feel its becouse its a fresh opened wound.. It takes time to heal... God Bless
 
nice thought really something to think about
 
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