Hi BP artist-

I had a sadistic female caretaker and I have spoken to my psychodynamic T about it. It was a long road to get to that conversation, but worth it.

Along the way, your T may put the puzzle pieces together as you talk around the issue. T may already suspect something happened. They may press gently when the opportunity arises, but in general they wait until you are comfortable talking about it.

It does help. It feels literally like a weight has been lifted when someone hears what you went through and still cares deeply for you when your story is done. It feels great to know that you can share horrible and humiliating things and the person across from you not only doesn't judge you, but is protective of you. It is the best healing.

Are you thinking about telling T a little more?