I'm sorry you've been shamed about needing a therapist. Do try to ignore that. The shaming is based on ignorance and/or stigma, but that is usually a learned behavior.
My main family members all know I see a therapist. I have a significant mental illness with a rough history, so it's sort of a mandatory thing for me. I suppose there could come a time when I stop seeing one for a while, or at least cut down a lot. But that's not now.
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