I have no idea why you would say that your experience in therapy is different than others. When I read your posts I thought - yeah been there, done that, got the T-shirt. In fact, I have several t-shirts and a tote bag.

In fact, from my observation, this board is filled with posters trying to negotiate the mine field that is the relationship with their therapists.

Sometimes there is a profound connection, sometimes there isn't. Sometimes there are outright fights.

Isolating ourself is very safe. Convincing ourselves that we are alone, for me at least, is an old comfortable place to be. Of course, seeking affirmation that we are not alone is good. However, simply saying that we feel very alone in these feelings may bring about positive results too.