This year has been very hard on me mentally, mostly because of drama in my birth family. My parents are very strictly religious and extremely judgmental, and I have not had much to do with them or my siblings the last decade or so. Now there has been a lot going on in that bunch of people: various health issues, both physical and mental. I am not going into detail about that. However, I have not been able to escape all the drama, and have even met many of my family members for the first time in years - including my parents.
Now all this present drama has opened up the wounds in me caused by the past drama, and I have started therapy. I have seen this therapist once, and she seems to be really nice and understanding. At the first and so far only session I told about the family drama - well, that is why I am seeking help now.
I have been wondering about the next session, though… I think it is necessary for me to tell her about my poly life, in one way or another. Polyamory is for me an ethical and philosophical choice I made after getting out of the strict religion. Me being able to explore my sexuality and form honest loving relationships is what has saved me, literally. I am nowadays mostly healthy and happy - even the present drama has not awoken the depression that I suffered from for the longest time. I really think that I am healthy and happy because of leading a polyamorous life.
I am wondering how do I tell this to my therapist. I fear judgment from her side, even though she has not said anything that implicates that. But - in the first session I did not talk anything about sexuality or relationships, so I really do not know how she will react.
I could use some encouragement and kind words from you all!
Now all this present drama has opened up the wounds in me caused by the past drama, and I have started therapy. I have seen this therapist once, and she seems to be really nice and understanding. At the first and so far only session I told about the family drama - well, that is why I am seeking help now.
I have been wondering about the next session, though… I think it is necessary for me to tell her about my poly life, in one way or another. Polyamory is for me an ethical and philosophical choice I made after getting out of the strict religion. Me being able to explore my sexuality and form honest loving relationships is what has saved me, literally. I am nowadays mostly healthy and happy - even the present drama has not awoken the depression that I suffered from for the longest time. I really think that I am healthy and happy because of leading a polyamorous life.
I am wondering how do I tell this to my therapist. I fear judgment from her side, even though she has not said anything that implicates that. But - in the first session I did not talk anything about sexuality or relationships, so I really do not know how she will react.
I could use some encouragement and kind words from you all!