I've started counselling, I'm in the early planning sessions, which is basically planning why I'm there, what I wish to accomplish, etc. Etc. My counsellor has had me doing some breathing/meditating exercises that are supposed to help release suppressed memories. I determined to try my best

Honestly, I wouldn't be able to open up to a therapist about my abuse done by family with the therapist seeing my abuser on common grounds either, kinda why I moved far away from them..