I did a few months of weekly group therapy for child sexual abuse survivors. It was so hard. I barely talked. I've attended 12-step groups, too.

I would get irritated by that one member, seems like every group has at least one member, who would dominate the majority of group discussions.

___zh, thanks for your comments. What do you mean about the "material is still very raw." How will I know when it's not raw? Is it when I stop avoiding the feelings? I am very confused with what "dealing" with feelings means. Does it mean cry? How will one know when they've cried enough? Eventually you have to stop crying, is that avoiding? Too many questions, I know.