I hope you're feeling better today :) In my case, the more detail I wrote out or said out loud, the better I was able to process the memories and work through them. It definitely wasn't a cure-all or an instant fix, but it felt satisfying in a way. And it does take time, especially since you say you've been repressing the memories for so long. My own memories are nearly 3 years old now, and they don't bother me as much as they used to, though they still upset me.
It sounds like you have been doing really well, all things considered--four years is incredible. Sending happy thoughts your way!
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