Hi Granite,

Everyone is different. I had a lot of trouble talking with my counselor also. My counselor was extremely kind, patient, and supportive. For much of the first year, we did a lot of writing. I brought in things I had written, and I also wrote things during the session when I was having trouble speaking. As I say, everyone is different, but for me, this really helped. I realized if he was so patient with me that he was willing to work this way, he really cared a tremendous deal. Not everyone would do that! It was part of what helped me to be able to be brave enough to start talking. Now we can do our sessions aloud. Every now and then I'll have one or two words I need to write down, or I get stuck for a moment or two, but he is very patient and we work through it. I hope one day things will get better for you, Granite, and I have a feeling that things will get better over time as you and your T keep working. I send lots of good thoughts your way.

Take care,
ErinBear