Venting Family Therapy with Abusive Parents

[RockCandy]

I just wanted to tell someone.

I'm starting family therapy in September. While most people would probably feel relieved to have such a chance, I'm terrified. I'm afraid the therapist might turn against me or decide not to work with us once I open up about their abuse. I just hope my dad and step-mom will finally understand how they've treated me. The stress they've put me through has been so intense that it's caused alopecia, which really sucks because my hair is the one thing I actually like about myself.

I don't know. I've wanted this for so long, but I can't help feeling selfish for being so scared.

 

[pain6batch9]

If the therapist is any good, they'll switch on straight away and be on your side. I hope it works out, I'm sorry you had to go through this.