If you call your T during their 'work hours' then I don't think it's burdening them. Just remember they possibly want to relax and have their own time too. But if you call when they're at work I think that's fine, don't you? My therapist always says if there are any problems or I need to talk to call her, so I'm sure that's fine for you to call yours. You're not a burden! and your T is trained and understands your issues so they can help.

Sorry to hear about your family, that is really sucky. Good on you for telling the 'secrets' anyway, because that's important for your own mental health and recovery. You don't have to keep their secrets cos you have nothing to be ashamed about.

Sorry to also hear your friends aren't being that great right now! What did you say to them when you rang them? Perhaps you need to reach out a little more, be upfront and say you need a friend right now.

If a friend called me right now and wanted to meet up, I would very possibly say no! (I've got social anxiety) but... if I knew they were struggling and needed somebody, I like to think I would make that extra effort to be there for them. It could be the same with your friends. They might just not feel like hanging out, maybe they're tired or stressed, but if they knew you needed them they'd probably be willing to meet up if they care about you.

I'm glad you can come here and talk to us, though. x