I don't think I've ever done "trauma work" either. I've told my story, in bits and pieces, over the time that I've seen T. It's always related somehow to the here and now...even if the only way it's related is that I'm being haunted by flashbacks or whatever.

For me, telling my story has been hugely helpful. To finally, finally, FINALLY be heard and believed and to finally, finally not be alone with the things that happened is huge. Getting that story out has opened up some space inside for the good things.

Was it painful? Yes, totally. Almost unbearably sometimes. And it still can be. But so worth it.

I'm not sure what "trauma work" is, so I'm not sure if this is helpful. But telling my story and finding out that someone can *know* and not think I am the most icky, dirty, worthless person ever has been a huge, huge deal. I know, even in hard times like now, that it's helping me heal.