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Please tell me if it is possible that someone could have been abused and not remember it?

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Yes: You can have the memory suppressed in your subconscious.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Please tell me if it is possible that someone could have been abused and not remember it?

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

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