I can very much relate.

I have felt vulnerable and scared when trying to tell my wonderful patient man about my mental health challenges. I felt like I was going to be attacked, that I was bad, that I was guilty, and other such painful emotions.

What works for me is that I give myself plenty of time. I take things slow and learn each step of the way. If something doesn't work I try to not beat myself up and I eventually move on, try something else.



Maybe you can find some playfullness even in all this - what if you text messaged him some of what you want? Really though, it would be fine to try that, might work well.

Writing things down in a note form would be fine too.

Time and practice helps a lot.