Thank you for sharing this, Samantha.

It was difficult for me to start going to therapy, to help to overcome codependence and intimacy issues. Thanks to a major knee injury, my high deductible health insurance was maxed and I was able to essentially interview several therapists until I found one that I gelled with.

I feel that I've grown significantly from therapy and hope that work like yours will help to dispel stigmas around mental health.

How much of this stigma do you think is generational? My parents haven't been forthcoming with their opinions about going to therapy but aren't outwardly hostile. My own peers (I'm 30) say things like "everyone can benefit from therapy" and "mental health is equally important" etc. Perhaps I've cultivated a bubble of empathetic people?

Thank you again for your vulnerability.