benj1, you and your therapist will work out what is comfortable for you. The pace of your therapy isn't set in stone.

You went through a very difficult time in your life. You're a survivor.
Many times using the word survivor will cause us to deny that we are...but survivors we are.
Please remember you were a child when this happened. Children seldom have any power over adults, especially so with their abusers.
They are very good at shifting the guilt and shame to us.

At least that has been my experience, benj1. You have already taken the first steps on your path of healing. My own path was full of detours, potholes, and completely losing my way.
It's much, much better now.

Keep posting and let folks know how you are doing. We care.

In Peace,
Catherine