I have had quite a few sessions over the years for various reasons. The one that sticks out the most was last fall. I was going to be attending a religious seminar. I was asked to be a speaker about my faith journey. We knew it would be painful as a large part of my faith journey goes back to feeling abandoned by my dad, my abuse and the loss of my mother. I was SCARED to say the least. T was very supportive during the writing phase. At my appointment with the before I gave my speech the first time T mentioned reading my speech to her so I would have the experience of saying it out loud in a safe place. These speeches are always emotional so tears are expected. However I hate to cry in front of people. I finished reading my speech, it was a huge relief to have said it once and it was safe. T couldn't help but show a little emotional for a few minutes ( rare but it happens occasionally). Shewas really impressed how I had written the story. While she knew everything I had written, usually when I tell her painful things I am matter-of-fact. Where as this time she understood how I really felt. She was very supportive through it all. I really needed the validation that day in order to give the speech outside of T.