After 8 months, I'm still working on opening up. It doesn't mean I haven't opened up already, but there are degrees of openness. Also, it takes a while to decide whether to trust a T or not - or how much. Are they judgmental? Like anyone, it takes a while to get to know them and feel comfortable. Congratulations on taking the first step and making that first appt. I'm glad your first impression of her was good - that's important.