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Originally Posted by Mastodon
It is a good feeling, and very gratifying, but this is actually what I meant in my post. The therapy room is a protected bubble, and it doesn't change the outside reality. It is still not possible to say these things to others, so what's the use of practising doing so in front of somebody who doesn't think about us frim one session to the next?
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I think it's definitely possible to speak about therapeutic topics to others! I've opened up to my husband about some and to a lesser extent in-laws and close friends, I also was involved in volunteer hotline work (youth/crisis hotline) and many of these types of serious issues, both our own personal histories and related issues were part of the conversations my friends and colleagues had. I also previously discussed painful things in support groups, which was good practice, probably, in transitioning to serious discussions outside therapy.
I find it very healing to discuss the hard things in real life- it makes my life more authentic. Of course, it's important to do it properly, I don't dump serious issues on acquaintances, or just disclose anything anytime with family. But done right, it's a good thing!
P.S. My therapist has told me she does think of me between sessions, I am positive she's not the only one who cares about clients outside the paid hour!