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Old 09-18-2008, 02:12 PM   #73 (permalink)
Gene
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Originally Posted by Maguru View Post
There you go being positive again

I am speaking on behalf of those experiencing war or disaster. Either as heroes or victims. The wounds last for generations. The experiences are absorbed into the psyche and cannot be removed just by a change of mind.
As someone who has experienced horrendous things in war and peace I say that the wounds can be healed without waiting for generations to pass.

I do see people who never recover from the traumatic events. I also see many people who are able to incorporate the traumatic experiences into a life experience which is positive.
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