Background: I’m in a eight year heterosexual relationship. Started questioning about 4 years ago and I’ve been confident that I’m gay for about 2 years. My partner is emotionally abusive and I’m current working towards leaving him.

In my last session, my T asked me what I wanted for myself after this relationship is over. I waffled about work and other things, and avoided mentioning wanting a girlfriend. However, I did email her afterwards to say that is exactly what I do want, but I struggle to say it aloud. We’re now going to start working through it, which we haven’t done at all up until now. Nervous!

I’m torn, like I said in my email, part of me wants my T to force me to face up to it, but part of me hopes it’s never mentioned again.

Anyone relate? I trust that I’ll feel better for talking it through.