I know about therapy. I began therapy to help with my demons at the age of 40. It was the first time I ever told anyone about what happened to me. I'm grateful I can't remember everything, because what I can is almost unbearable. However, my situation was quite complicated by the fact that the therapist I chose to finally confide in was not very trustworthy himself. He broke confidentiality--or at least stretched it to the (maybe) legal limit, mocked and demeaned me. I am still in therapy, but find it very hard to be open and really trust in the process because of him.
To anyone seeking therapy to help with issues of abuse: Please check out the prospective therapist thoroughly. If ever he/she makes you question their motives don't hesitate to leave. It is difficult to leave a therapist to whom you've "spilled your guts." You feel they are a professional and so know what they are doing. Listen up! They're people too, with their own problems, quirks and demons. Be careful!
Bless you in your healing journey. I hope you find peace.
