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Okay, I know - logically - that this is dumb and I'm being stupid. But I can't help it.
Normally I would research every little aspect of anything I "invest" in but when I got into therapy (3 months ago) I took the doctor I was given because, at the time, I was so far in the weeds that I wasn't thinking clearly.
So, my therapist must be doing something right because I'm feeling better and thinking more clearly but....
Last night I decided to research him. He's a good doc, lots of good work but I found out that he also treats sex offenders. Lots of other therapists treat "abuse - physical/sexual" and DO NOT have the treatment of sex offenders listed as one of their specialities.
Ever since reading that, I kind of feel like my doc isn't on my side. How can he treat those people? Who sat in the chair I've sat in? I let him in and now I feel myself closing off a little towards him.
I understand it's his profession and that someone needs to treat the scumbags that hurt others ... but why my doc? I feel, betrayed.
Like I said, it's stupid I know. But I'm wondering if I can even sit in his chair/office next week.
Am I avoiding a trigger or just avoiding therapy?
Normally I would research every little aspect of anything I "invest" in but when I got into therapy (3 months ago) I took the doctor I was given because, at the time, I was so far in the weeds that I wasn't thinking clearly.
So, my therapist must be doing something right because I'm feeling better and thinking more clearly but....
Last night I decided to research him. He's a good doc, lots of good work but I found out that he also treats sex offenders. Lots of other therapists treat "abuse - physical/sexual" and DO NOT have the treatment of sex offenders listed as one of their specialities.
Ever since reading that, I kind of feel like my doc isn't on my side. How can he treat those people? Who sat in the chair I've sat in? I let him in and now I feel myself closing off a little towards him.
I understand it's his profession and that someone needs to treat the scumbags that hurt others ... but why my doc? I feel, betrayed.
Like I said, it's stupid I know. But I'm wondering if I can even sit in his chair/office next week.
Am I avoiding a trigger or just avoiding therapy?
As far as treating offenders go, if a therapist can successfully rehabilitate an offender, then that means one less criminal to worry about.
So, try not to see it as your therapist taking sides, so much as him making the world a safer place for us all to live in. ;-)
I'm not minimizing your discomfort, btw. It makes sense that you would feel repulsed. It's hard for those of us who have betrayed by family to trust. I'd talk to your therapist about it, because if you don't trust him, he won't be able to help you.
If you feel triggered, do talk to your therapist about it.
Remember, the offender probably (over 90% chance) was molested as a child, too, so is a victim, as much as you are.