They studied a group of preschool children in which the children were absolutely confirmed and documented victims of sexual abuse. The perpetrator had confessed, and their was substantial physical evidence as well. The researchers postulated that the recanting may have been a method of attempting to numb or escape from the psychological pain caused by acknowledging the trauma. This was in the context of support, loving parents, and caring concern. The fact that recanting occurs does not invalidate the recovered memories, though, according to research.
Memory retrieval is a complex subject, and studies are still ongoing.
The evidence, based on objective studies, over and over verifies this fact. Recovery and verification of memories of childhood sexual trauma. I wasn't involved in ritual abuse but had several family members who sexually abused me. For a complete listing of article comments, questions, and other discussions related to Svali 's Ritual Abuse topic, please visit the Discussions page . All rights reserved.