I think it's a DBT thing that your T is so directive, zoo. But I think you have the right to finish your story. You have the right to do more than manage triggers. You have the right to sleep through the night without the terrible nightmares. How else is that going to happen?

I think your T is right to worry about being retraumatizing to you.. but it may be that she thinks she is taking on your voice and speaking for your needs right now.

I'm not great at giving advice right now, just wondering why your T did the sudden turn-around. ?