It did not go as I expected.....but apparently a lot was accomplished...

Talked about some very difficult things. I started with how I felt as though I couldn't talk to him about what was bothering me because of his single-minded answer of honesty.

He changed his approach at that point, starting with being honest with myself....

A lot came out....feelings of anger, sadness and just feeling sick....and the sadness was overwhelming....It went from me talking about my situation with my ex-husband, the incident with my neighbor....to my anger towards one of my abusers...and ultimately to my sadness about my parents and how I was treated in my childhood....how can it be ok to beat your child day after day....

I spent a lot of the session in tears....T said that we are going to take me from surviving to thriving....I asked him, "How do I do that?"....He said, "You're on your way."

Tough session today...a lot of feelings just came pouring out....I don't know where it will lead....but I am not alone in it. I mentioned earlier in the session - how do I take a step forward when I feel as though I am on a ledge? He said, perhaps knowing that you're not alone on the ledge.



Stepping forward....