I just wish it was more discussed and had more awareness. The few times I made the mistake of sharing what I went through to someone IRL... They all asked why it was a problem because we both consented. I don't tell anyone anymore. Most people don't understand the difference in a therapeutic relationship. I do feel that it has an inherent power imbalance. I'm not interested in starting a debate on therapists actually having power or not. I speak from my own experience and from what I know about myself and what I went thru. I wish the government would also recognize this and make it illegal in every state (sexual exploitation). I also wish unethical therapists who harm clients were more disciplined and thoroughly looked at. That is another example in my mind of the power imbalance.... Therapists can just say "oh that person is crazy. They're overreacting or making it up" and their words and perceptions automatically sound more valid and believeable
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