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I've been seeing my T twice weekly (sometimes three times) for almost a year, and I'm still learning to trust him and feel comfortable with him. There are times I feel SO secure and safe with him, and time when I'm like "who is this guy?! I need to RUN!". I think it is a process that takes some time.

If you don't feel comfortable showing her your journal, you don't have to do it. You can tell her "I really don't feel comfortable showing it to you yet". She can handle that. And then she will probably take more time with you to help you feel safe, build trust, etc. It's not something that can be forced. It just takes whatever time it takes.

I know that feeling of wanting to run, but that's not the answer. Just show up and do whatever you're comfortable doing. And then next week do it again. Be honest with her about how you are feeling. Go as slowly as you need to. Be gentle with yourself. It's not a race.

(((((((((((((((((((((( silversparrow ))))))))))))))))))))) Let us know how your appointment goes!