Again, not to make any assumptions, but what's up with the uncle? Often perpetrators are very likeable, very gregarious. They are skilled at hiding the abusive behavior while presenting a very normal front. It is possible that if he were an abuser, the client's parents might be completely in the dark on this. Look at John Wayne Gacy. I'm not indicting the uncle, but what was the suicide about? Or does anyone in the family really know what it was about? This is starting to read like a good mystery. I am working with a client with a sexual abuse history (which has been verified), and she has very dim cognitive memories of the abuse, but vivid emotional memories. I am quite sure all this time, she has not been aware of what she is reacting to, but she knows she reacts. Whatever it is though, keep doing what you are doing. I think this client will need alot of time, space and sense of control in the therapeutic relationship. But at the same time, be careful not to put your professional self-esteem on the line here. This client has a long history of almost-successes.
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