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Rethinking repression − why memory researchers reject the idea of recovered memories of trauma

In 1990, George Franklin was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison based on the testimony of his 28-year-old daughter Eileen. She described seeing him rape her best friend and then smash ...
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What Is Repression—and Why Do You Do It?

Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD Repression is when you block out difficult emotions, memories, and thoughts unconsciously. Your repressed memories may lead to anxiety, depression, and ...