Not being honest with T inhibits the conversation and any healing potential. But when it's the fear of being honest, the fear becomes the main issue because it's causing the blockage of free communication.

I was thinking that my fear is of my T getting mad, disapproving of me, being firm in her boundaries and maybe even terminating me or relating to me in a less kind way.

So, maybe the best way to approach the fear is to imagine that yes, indeed, the worst WILL happen and practice (in my imagination) coping with that scenario. If I learn to handle the negativity that might come from T, then I wouldn't be afraid of being honest with her.

Then instead of hoping for the best and fearing such disappointment, I can expect the worst and build up my defenses.

Has anyone overcome fear by using this method? I've got to figure something out.