i've started taking some time to write right after my sessions. usually I just write down stuff T said to me that I want to remember. My memory is horrible, especially when I am anxious which I always am in therapy. So I couldn't do what you do, granite, because I wouldn't be able to remember what I was thinking. I probably only remember about 10% of what T says as it is

and no, I don't share it with her. I have brought my journal to T w/me before so I can look back at my week and remember what was going on or what I was thinking on any given day, but I have never let T read it. She hasn't asked, but I think I would have to say no if she did. I have a really hard time sharing my innermost thoughts and feelings w/T, too.