Triggers are very personal; different things trigger different people. Sensory memory can be extremely powerful and not feel logical. We are triggered through sight, sound, taste, touch and smell.
In incest is often a parent or grandparent that was the abuser.
Often someone who resembles the abuser or who has similar
traits or objects (i.e. clothing, hair color, distinctive walk) can be very triggering.
So, what happens when you resemble the abuser? You trigger yourself. We discuss what this looks and feels like in the life of a incest survivor.
