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Originally Posted by whateverforever1
I don't trust people. It's hard for me to even talk to a therapist let alone a group of strangers. I have a lot of shame too and for years tried to go without any therapy at all. Clearly, did not work. Going into a group of people I think will only heighten that.
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I was so resistant to doing group. I convinced myself half a dozen ways why I shouldn't. Had things I'd
never tell other people, genuine shame. Ultimately I went because I decided seeing T twice a week, even if it was part of group was better than once.
That's what I did in group... just have this extra bit of contact. I was a master at being cryptic, and judged the everliving **** out of everyone else.
A funny thing happened, I took a chance one day and everything got easier. I opened up a tiny bit, and got awesome awesome support from some new friends.
No guarantee that you'll have that exact same experience. This is just my story about taking a chance.
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Also... I wouldn't know what to ask her. "Hi can I start your group". It's so hard for me to ask for help. So hard.
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If you can type it, you can say it. Just because you say Yes, doesn't mean you have to be married to the group forever. Its risky for you, I can see, but you've gone through a lot thus far in life, and that means you're strong enough.