First time

[kobrahkaii]

Tried to write this several times. Now I'm going the path of least resistance to start.

My personal life is falling apart - so I started therapy for the first time in my life (I'm 48). Actually, it was the second time in my life - the first time I tried therapy, I spoke to the therapist for about 20 minutes and after she listened, she leaned forward and asked me "......have you thought about reconnecting with Jesus?"

No. No I hadn't. And that was the end of therapy.

But I'm trying it again - and for the first time in my life I said out loud what happened when I was a kid to someone else. And that just ripped the scab off a LOT of feelings.

Thanks for letting me join.

 

[Imstillstanding]

Hi Kobra,
Welcome to the site… sorry you gotta be here! Glad you’re giving therapy a chance! I hate your first experience was like that! To each their own but I def don’t mix mental health and spirituality. That just me. It takes a lot to open up to anyone so you should be proud of how brave you were to share with your t! You’ll find a lot of support here!

ISS

 

[dcwofhs90]

Tried to write this several times. Now I'm going the path of least resistance to start.

My personal life is falling apart - so I started therapy for the first time in my life (I'm 48). Actually, it was the second time in my life - the first time I tried therapy, I spoke to the therapist for about 20 minutes and after she listened, she leaned forward and asked me "......have you thought about reconnecting with Jesus?"

No. No I hadn't. And that was the end of therapy.

But I'm trying it again - and for the first time in my life I said out loud what happened when I was a kid to someone else. And that just ripped the scab off a LOT of feelings.

Thanks for letting me join.

Welcome to MS. It's hard to open up but rest assured that you are in a safe place full of love, understanding and acceptance. I didn't really open up until almost a year ago...I'm 53. This site has helped me tremendously. Please feel free to DM me if you want to talk more privately.

 

[Bluedogone]

Hi @kobrahkaii Welcome

I'm glad you've given therapy a second chance, and doubly glad you've joined MS to continue on your healing journey. I hope you learn, as I have, that Male Survivor is proof that you no longer have to face the tragedy and horrors of child sexual abuse alone, without support and understanding.

 

[R2 3:16]

Welcome to the group. you are safe and understood here. Sending hugs

 

[WreckedRick]

Welcome to the site. you will find some good men and good advice. hope you make good connections

 

[GaD3!]

Welcome to MS. As is often said I am glad that you are here but sorry that you have a reason to be here. There is much support here and one is not alone- many brother survivors here who care and understand. It is good that you are again in therapy. It is extremely difficult to achieve any healing without help. We are here for you too. Take care.

 

[LittleSteve]

Tried to write this several times. Now I'm going the path of least resistance to start.

My personal life is falling apart - so I started therapy for the first time in my life (I'm 48). Actually, it was the second time in my life - the first time I tried therapy, I spoke to the therapist for about 20 minutes and after she listened, she leaned forward and asked me "......have you thought about reconnecting with Jesus?"

No. No I hadn't. And that was the end of therapy.

Welcome sounds to me like you quit therapy for the right reason. I was lucky. I found a fantastic therapist that can be the key thing is finding somebody who can listen and understand and help you the fact that it took a couple of tries for you to write this shows how difficult it is for you, we understand. We’ve all been there. I only joined less than a week ago, and I am finding at least for me being able to share my story with people who understand has been a really big help. So you’ve been heard.