My partner has been coming to all my therapy appointments for trauma treatment and while I initially wanted the support, I'm realizing I can't be honest with my therapist when they're there. I need to tell them I want to go alone sometimes but I'm worried they'll feel rejected when they've been trying so hard to help me heal.
More people experience this than they realize.
The presence of support can inadvertently become a barrier to honest communication with healthcare providers.
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