CHANGING YOUR MISTRUST AND ABUSE LIFETRAP 1. If at all possible, see a therapist to help you with this lifetrap, particularly if you have been sexually or physically abused. 2. Find a friend you trust (or your therapist). Do imagery. Try to recall memories of abuse. Relive each incident in detail. 3. While doing imagery, vent your anger at your abuser(s). Stop feeling helpless in the image. 4. Stop blaming yourself. You did not deserve the abuse. 5. Consider reducing or stopping contact with your abuser(s) while you work on this lifetrap. 6. If it is possible, when you are ready, confront your
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