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should i tell my therapist?

Discussion in 'General Support and Advice' started by CL1990, Dec 6, 2016.

  1. CL1990

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    although I am "not straight" and I know I am attracted to girls I have never been with one. my therapist has suggested I go to a gay club but I don't think that is for me...should I tell her tomorrow that im thinking about going to a gay support group or will she think im weird that I go to this support group if I never have actually been with a girl??thanks!!
     
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    Hi CL1990. Your therapist isn't there to judge you, she's there to help you. You should be honest with her. She'll probably support the idea.
     
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    I think you should tell her about that. She is your therapist after all, and she may be able to help/give some advice about it.

    Also, i don't think it is weird to go to a support group if you haven't dated before. I think it is quite common that in most support groups some people have never dated before.
     
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    Uh, I went to a support club for being transgender when I was fairly young for the first time, so no, it's not strange at all. Different clubs attract different age ranges, so if one caters to your age range that might be better, but really, that might not always be the case and you should find one that caters to you. I am in total support of you telling your therapist, especially since sexuality therapists usually are pretty informed on what they're like.
     
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    hi guys! thanks for your advice, I did tell my therapist...she is not a "sexuality therapist" though so I just told her when I was going to go and where and that is it...I guess if your are right, if this one doesn't work for me I should try others but I am surprised that in London, being such a big city, I have only found 1 support group...anyway I will try that one on Monday...cheers!
     
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    It's good to hear that you told your therapist about it!

    Let us know how it goes after monday. :slight_smile: