I want to say/write "Yes". So a tentative yes. After the first flashback and the subsequent ones when I was in my 40s I grieved extensively - emotionally. I worked on healing as if my life depended on it.

So to end my ramblings and answer your question. Yes. Since I don't remember much of the ritual sexual abuse, I know my body remembers. These last five years I've been on a detox of my body's memories of violation, loss, grief, and betrayal.

I do know that love can hold grief and any emotion when I let go my self and become Being. Love is inclusive of all that is. While the trite phrase: "Love heals all wounds." is misunderstood. It might read: Unconditional Love heals all wounds.

You are indeed the queen of prompts by the nature of your exquisite questions. Thanks. 🙏