My t has shared some about herself. I know how old her son is and where he goes to school. I also know where she lives (not the specific address) because she always references stores in the area. We happen to live in the same community so we are familiar with the same experiences. These are things that come out in therapy, and I think she would share more if I asked, but I don't want her to do so. I prefer for our t/client relationship to evolve naturally, and if personal information in context to my healing is disclosed that is fine.
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