Granite, I think its an excellent idea to talk to your T about reading this book. Maybe you could read a little at a time with T's help. The abuse is something that you NEED to talk to T about. Your T is not your mother and she will not think you are stupid or trivialize your thoughts and emotions, she is there to help. They are trained to hear and deal with these things, so i think she would be overjoyed that you shared with her, it would also give her insight into you and help in your healing. I know its tough honey, but we are all in therapy to deal with these past demons and not allow them to rule our lives anymore. Ill always be here for you if you wanna talk. I had a bad mother too, i think that is very common place here.