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Old Sep 17, 2012, 09:44 PM
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It really isn't relevant, so we've only barely discussed it. I've only mentioned in relation to my dad's pretty extreme religious views and how they've affected me. Both my therapist and I happen to have had the same upbringing and have chosen to move away from it, so if it does come up I know he understands my views.

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Old Sep 17, 2012, 10:28 PM
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A LARGE part of my issues stem from my religious convictions, so yes, I do talk about it very frequently in my sessions with my therapist. Having said that, I don't hold anything against my church, per se, but it does factor into my issues significantly.
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Old Sep 17, 2012, 10:37 PM
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I knew my T before I started therapy with him so I knew that he was a man of faith-and I actually heard him pray a couple of times in the class that he taught-and I was very happy that he was when he became my T. We discuss God/Jesus frequently actually-it's a huge part of my life...we pray together and I really enjoy having it woven into my healing journey in therapy.
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Old Sep 17, 2012, 10:55 PM
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I bring up religious/cultural references related to my upbringing...or in my present day dealings. They are sort of intertwined so hard to separate. I feel more comfortable knowing my T or Pdoc is of the same faith cuz I know they just "get it". I dont have to explain anything and it is a relief. Also, there is a lot of humor and great love and camaraderie being raised in the same, sort of eff'd up way. I don't feel so misunderstood about it
it is pretty universal, in my experience.

On the other hand, if my T is not of the same faith, that's ok too. I know they still kind of get it. And dont judge. We just dont really discuss it. And I am not stereotyped, which is a relief.
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