I'm afraid to talk to my therapist about my sexual abuse

[TheOne]

The entire basis of sexual abuse is shame and embarrassment. The perpetrator has complete control over...

That is a good way to say it, ive also stated that i want to talk about what happened, but it is going to come out jumbled as well.

 

[Mona]

My therapist knows I've been sexually abused but I'm too scared to actually talk to her about it even though the memor...

Write a narrative of the first event maybe, to test the waters. And read it to her. If you trust her and she is a good therapist it will go from there.

 

[Tinyflame]

Hi @NightSky , late to reply but no worries, no offense taken. :)

You could apply that expectation leads to disappointment theory to almost anything

It came from a 12 step program, I believe it's meant to be. ^

you might be safe from resentment, but are you living whole heartedly?

Yes. Without blaming others for their lack of regard, +/or blaming myself for lack of worthiness.

Might you be missing out on good, healing relationships in an effort to protect yourself?

I don't believe so. Lack of basic regard or care is neither good nor healing.

But everyone has different experiences.

@kelly96 you'll know if or when you feel comfortable enough sharing (anything). :hug: