Up to 23 years old, I lied in my therapy. I usually lied about the SH. Though I always told the truth when asked directly. Until one day, a horrible lie I told almost damaged someone else's whole life. I cleared it up and promised myself that I would do my utmost best to never lie. And I've pretty much kept that promise to myself. I'm not always open, but I am completely honest in therapy.
Now, L, T, and my first rule of therapy is honesty, even if it hurts. An example, L really hurt me on Monday. I was honest and told her I wanted to punish her so she'd know what it felt like. I told her I was mad at her and wanted
She appreciated my honesty.