The tears were always RIGHT THERE, but I never let them fall. I would sit there and shake. Visibly shake, fighting them. After time, after I did feel some trust with my T, it was her words, the subject she brought up, that I just couldn't hold them back anymore. She was very nurturing and loving, which made me cry more. Now, it seems like I at least have a few tears with every session. Yes, I think time and trust is what did it for me. Now I cry because I just feel hopeless. She has learned which buttons to push too.

The first time I REALLY cried, I asked her if she could come sit next to me. She did, and let me cry on her shoulder. That helped me feel safe, and not so ashamed.