1St Therapy

[JJA1000]

Hey, just wanted to let everyone know I started with a therapist last week after keeping this secret for so long. It felt really good to finally start talking about all these terrible feelings I've had basically my whole life. I'm going to keep going and I just wanted to thank everyone here for their support and encouragement. It's weird. Ever since revealing this awful secret, I've actually been sleeping better and looking forward to every day. Of course, dealing with this is as hard as it has ever been, but for the first time, I feel like there is a way out. Everything is getting better. Thank you all and best of luck in your own journeys.

[Mailee63]

So glad to hear some good news! I'm glad you were able to get it off your chest. I hope it's empowered you. It takes a lot of courage to take that step. Best of luck!!

[Minerba]

Hello JJA1000, You are being very brave. I am glad T is working for you. I also wish you the best in your journey. Take care.

You are not alone.

[MeBeMary]

JJA,

I'm glad that releasing your secret has been beneficial to you. It is not easy letting the bad stuff out, but it is very important to do. Best wishes with therapy and I hope your journey continues on a good path.

Mary

[nycgirl]

Hi JJA,

Congratulations on starting your therapy

It sounds like it is really helping you, and I am happy that you will be continuing with it.

I also felt relieved when I would speak with my therapist about my past trauma.

I am also very happy that you are sleeping better, and looking forward to each day.

In between therapy sessions, I also found it helpful to Journal my feelings, which also helped relieve some of my past pain.

Best of luck in your own Journey If OK

[marz]

Hi JJA - yes, these secrets I don't think are good to keep... they will get you in one way or another & I think best to share and deal with them in safe spaces... all the very best! - marz

[aloneallthetime]

JJA

I am so happy you have found your release. I wish you all the best in your healing. Good luck and best wishes.

[Wishes]

JJA I'm so glad that you're starting to feel better, even a little! Getting into therapy is a big step and it can be a really healing experience

[naturegirl]

Wonderful news! Keep at it & best wishes for healing and peace!

[ActivistAlly]

Hey, just wanted to let everyone know I started with a therapist last week after keeping this secret for so long. It felt really good to finally start talking about all these terrible feelings I've had basically my whole life. I'm going to keep going and I just wanted to thank everyone here for their support and encouragement. It's weird. Ever since revealing this awful secret, I've actually been sleeping better and looking forward to every day. Of course, dealing with this is as hard as it has ever been, but for the first time, I feel like there is a way out. Everything is getting better. Thank you all and best of luck in your own journeys.

Welcome to AS (after silence) and I wish you good luck with your therapy too!

Activist Ally

[DamagedButNotBroken]

Hi, and welcome--

I'm new too, and newly on this journey of healing. I was just able to start therapy last summer, and it has exceeded my expectations by leaps and bounds. It has been extremely difficult, but it feels like I am putting myself back together from fragments, like one of those really hard 3D puzzles, but the pieces keep moving and I have no clue what the thing is supposed to look like when it's done. I am relearning how to be myself.

Anyway, glad you're here—take care of yourself.

[lucyinthesky]

Welcome to AS and best of look on your continued healing journey!