I'm in so much pain, and I need to talk to her?

Question

I'm a 20 year old college student, who has had a very painful past. (In short, I was abused, raped, I've attempted suicide a few times and I cut) I have a really hard time trusting people in the past (friends, family, mental health professionals etc.) but last year, for the first time, I met someone who I felt I could trust. She was a teacher in one of my courses. She helped me a lot, and offered to listen if I needed someone to talk to. At the moment, she's no longer my teacher, but I still really want to take her up on that offer to talk. We talk a little in the hallways at school, and via e-mail about random things, but I'd like to talk to her the way I did last year (when she offered to listen if I needed someone). I just don't know how to approach her about it, is it weird/wrong/awkward for me to re-bring this up now? I've tried little things to try to get her to initiate a "non-random" conversation but they haven't worked. I really feel like talking to her is the best thing for me, but I just don't know how to do it... please someone help... I'm not doing well right now, and really need to talk to her... I just don't know what to do...

(By the Way, I am seeing both a counsellor and a psychiatrist for professional help, however it is not that I am seeking from my teacher)

Answer 1

why dont you email her and ask her if she wants to meet for coffee or dessert? Just a friendly visit will lead to you two talking like you used to. Good Luck.

Answer 2

If she seemed earnest in her offer to talk, then yes, definitely take her up on it! She might have a history of her own that would help her understand your situation. Talking to someone can be the release someone is looking for. Just to hear the words out loud and get another opinion on how you can help with the situation can really help. If you need to talk now though, feel free to email/IM me at [e-mail].

Karen