Someone once said the following words and these words have comforted and helped me tremendously over the years: “There is nothing in this world that cannot be healed when talked about in a space of no judgement and with an empathetic listening ear.”

I like the idea of writing down your story on paper and then sharing it with your T. You might choose to share and discuss only one or two sentences each week over a longer period of time. This way might allow for a greater feeling of control on your part. It would also allow time for processing in small chunks. In addition, it would allow you time to rewrite parts of your story - if you wish - based on what was discussed in each session. I am a believer in taking baby steps and in writing things down — get it out of your head and onto the paper. Give those thoughts a place to “land” so to speak and see how that changes things. Be compassionate and kind to yourself as you write your story. After all, you’re only human.

I wish you all the best!