((((Franki)))) I am so sorry this happened. I can relate in that my mother is (a) extremely emotionally invalidating, (b) my father does not believe in T at all and (c) financial dependency on parents that use their money more as a weapon than anything else.

As far as I can read, the only thing you did was share a valid concern to which your mother invalidated you, to which you used your T as a voice of "protection" to hopefully get through to her...to no avail.

Your parents are welcome to call your T; however, as an adult, your privacy is protected not only by a code of ethics, but also Federal law.

That said, people do not like to hear/know that we are speaking with them to our Ts. Especially if they are abusive, insecure or feel guilty. It is very uncomfortable for them and they get panicky. I believe that is why your mother (parents) laughed and / or threatened to intervene.

I agree with the others members that you can take what you learn with your T and use "I feel..." language in the future to protect yourself when you feel attacked and/or diminished. It is actually quite effective.

Bed bugs are a very real thing. And if you do, in fact, have an infestation, it would be wise to get rid of your current mattress and pillows and invest in a new bed. If that is not financially do-able, perhaps an air mattress will suffice until you are able to get something more comfortable.

I wish you the best. Try not to worry...work with your T on distancing yourself emotionally from people that emotionally invalidate you....if is very destructive.

Hugs to you, Rose