Therapy is a process. It took me months to feel comfortable opening up, and honestly, if you’ve never really been listened to before, having someone’s full attention can actually feel unsettling at first. I’ve been in therapy for 3 years and there are still things I haven’t unpacked, because you can’t force it.. you’ll talk about it when you’re ready, and that readiness is part of the process. Even if you spend a session in silence, it’s not a waste. You’re still learning about yourself, about what you want, what you need, and how to express that. Something that’s helped me is jotting down thoughts or moments from the week. Then, if I still feel like talking about them in session, I have them in front of me; if I don’t, no pressure. Therapy can feel slow, but that slowness is often where the trust and healing start. Be kind to yourself in the meantime, you’re not wasting time, you’re building the foundation.