My mother knows, and a couple of close friends. I rarely discuss specifics with my mum...because she has a tendency to react rather than respond.

When I started therapy, my mother recognised the need. Now I am feeling a certain amount of pressure for it to be over and done with. After previous experiences, I don't think I would find it easy to trust a therapist who offered their opinion of how things are going unsolicited.

Close Friend 1 always asks how things are going, reassures me that it's OK for me to be where I am in the process.

Close Friend 2 doesn't know as much, and so doesn't ask.