[quantum]

As some of you here know, I've blocked out my son's birhfather's last name.
I've tried all different kinds of ways to get the memory unstuck, to no avail. I contacted an old mutual friend,but when I explained what I wanted, he shut me out.

Anyway, I finally bit the bullet and underwent hypnois in an attempt to free up the memory.
An emotional experience to say the least! Hopefully it will help me to deal with the burden I've been carrying.
The interesting thing was that, although I didn't get the name I was after, I discovered why I was blocking it.
I had assumed it was because of the trauma of the incident, but I had some insight and realised that I've been protecting my son's father. There is a good chance that he's been able to deny, and if not forget, than move on. I've been blocking his name because part of me is afraid to have him live through the pain and burden that I've been carrying.

[thanksgivingmom]

Q - even though the hypnosis didn't give you THE answer you were looking for, I do hope it provides you with some asnwers

Also, I think your efforts are such a testament to you and your character. You could have given up this search of your own self and memory long ago, but you haven't. I think that speaks volumes

[SuddenlySusan]

Quantum...what a big step forward! Will you be going back for more sessions?

Susan
xoxox

[SoniaRose]

Now that you've started to enter the realm of your subconscious mind, you might try giving yourself suggestions as you fall asleep at night to help uncover your buried memories. Sometimes answers come to us in our dreams. You've already made the first big step; maybe you're not that far from recovering the truth. In any case, hypnosis and regression should help lighten your burden.
(P.S. I'm a New Age nut and believe in hypnosis, meditation, past life regression, etc.) Hypnosis can't do any harm...

[quantum]

As of right now, I'm not planning on going back for any more sessions. It was weird how I could FEEL myself blocking me.
I like your suggestion SoniaRose of trying the dream route.
Who knows.
I'm just glad I don't feel so desparate about it right now.