I watched a TED talk that someone on here recommended, having to do with shame and vulnerability. here is the link: http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown...erability.html

Anyways, I'm realizing that this is probably one of my biggest issues. Even though I feel that I have worked through a lot of my shame with my past T's, I still feel that I can't be vulnerable with other people. I can only be vulnerable with a T. That is where I feel safe.

This is probably one thing that is majorly hindering me from connecting with other people, and that is what I want to feel....connection.

How do I overcome these fears? Where do I start? I obviously don't want to start being vulnerable with others by telling them the painful things I've been through....My T said I have healthy boundaries with those--I can share with some people once I can trust them....but it takes a long time for me to really trust people. Part of that is probably not wanting to feel vulnerable.

How do I start to be more vulnerable and trusting in small ways?