Abuse is generally a standard question on intakes, but you can reveal as much or as little as you want. I don't go much beyond acknowledging abuse in the past, and depending on how comfortable I feel, I will tell them the types of abuse, but rarely go into detail about it until I trust the therapist. For me, I need to know they can deal with me and my history, since that's the biggest reason I go to t now. It's still really uncomfortable talking about it, but all t's that I've told about the various forms have been really good.

Tongalee, I hope your t can support you through whstever you feel the need or desire to tell... she sounds really supportive, though I understand your hesitation around her reactions. I'm hoping she's in a place to be able to take care of herself no matter what.