wow... actually, more like HOLY CRAP!
ask your "friends" to try doing a google search for client therapist relationship violations, sexual conduct, etc. ask them to call up the local licensing authority and just inquire as to what the laws are... and maybe wonder why they are that way.
you need to not be doing this alone, and honestly these friends are not going to be supportive... i mean, face it, if they support you then they are pointing the finger at the guys they are with too... so don't hope for that. Find a woman's help group or support centre.
Make even *one* appt with a T outside of that practice, don't name names, just ask them what they think. It would be of no risk to you to do that, right? i mean, we're just a bunch of people online... maybe a RL person who has the expertise would be able to help you put it in perspective?
it's good to read and re-read how you felt before. tack it to your fridge. Do some searching on your own and see what you find. Keep your focus on you.
This must be so hard. i am so sorry this happened to you. i hope you can find the courage to take care of yourself. i can't promise you that walking away will be easy or will fix everything, but i will tell you that continuing this will bring you more of what you felt before... more power games and manipulation.
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