Aisha had been going through an emotionally tough time after the separation from her long-term partner, and her psychotherapist suggested some hypnotic sessions. During these sessions, Aisha has started vaguely recalling being fondled by her father as a baby while he was giving her baths. Memories of this type are referred to as:

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Recovered memories refer to memories that have been forgotten or repressed, often due to their distressing nature, and are later recalled, sometimes with the help of therapy or during specific events that trigger their return. In Aisha's case, the memories of being fondled that she began recalling during hypnotic sessions are examples of recovered memories.

Aisha Had Been Going Through an Emotionally Tough Time After