Opened up finally to new therapist

[Pauline]

Hey guys so yesterday I had a really tough session with my new therapist. I finally opened up about how I love having a bear to keep my body safe and warm inside ( I know how it sounds) and how I told her how I feel four years old when it happens I was in my childlike voice I think when it happened. The day after I feel pretty shitty I usually don't care what people think of me but I guess because she is new and I told her some of my deepest secrets which i wish I could take back I also mentioned my self harm issues in a roundabout way she kept mentioning a blocked memory or self development issues which make me feel like a complete weirdo I still don't know if I was sexually abused but I'm scared to bring that forward with her but I'm trying to tell her everything else I just really hope she can fix me I keep living my life after the event happened ( my memory loss) but I really miss my life and who I was before the events because I wasn't like this and it really frustrates me. anyways I probably post to much on here but it helps me organise my thoughts X

 

[Wendell_R]

That sounds like a lot of stuff to cover in one session--no wonder is was really tough. Lots of us love our bears; lots of us have parts of us with arrested development, and lots of us aren't quite sure what happened in our past.

You are brave to disclose these things to your therapist, and sharing these things is a good step forward. Sharing is hard, so be sure to be extra caring of yourself! Healing takes time, but it will come.

 

[Pauline]

Thank you

 

[EveHarrington]

I know how it sounds

How does it sound?

I think you’re making a lot of assumptions about stuffies and people who have stuffies....which simply aren’t true!

 

[Pauline]

My siblings said it was weird so I guess it just makes me embarrassed

 

[Wendell_R]

My therapist asked me to buy one, and I'm old enough to have teenagers! Stuffed animals can be a very good & very safe coping tool, and can help us connect with feelings and memories.

You might want to look here:
Introduce your stuffed animals

 

[EveHarrington]

Your siblings are being judgmental and closed minded.

Don’t listen to them.