I wish I could have told my therapist some of my issues earlier. I feel I have handicapped her by giving bits and pieces. Part of my problem is that my therapist is a female.

I have many MH problems, and we have discussed everything except sexual items. When I finally (after two years ) broached seeing a sex therapist for a sexual disorder, she said she wouldn't have a problem with this, although there could be therapy conflicts. And, while not a sex therapist, she had some training. So I decided to talk with her about some embarrassing items. She has been very professional and made this as painless as possible.

After not having much success dealing with my problems, I brought up that I had been molested as a child. She said she felt honored I would share this with her. She also said it would have been helpful to have known this earlier because it likely has a direct impact on my other issues.

Because of this, I have given her permission to ask any question she has. I told her I would probably answer anything she asked before voluntarily giving these details.

This is because I defer to more dominating individuals, and I consider therapists being in a position of authority.

Of course, that is a topic for another session, although I believe she is aware of this 😨