oh nic, I am so sorry she made you feel so intrusive.

I brought that up to my T as well-asking him personal stuff. And he simply stated that if he didn't want to answer, he would simply say so. I told him that his response would be a rejection, and would hurt. And I would be embarrassed for having asked. Therefore, I admonish myself for even having considered asking him anything personal. Can't "trust" the response I might get.

I totally agree with you. If you are on guard about your questions to them, how can you trust they understand what you are talking about, how can you trust they will be empathetic to your feelings.

Yes, oh yes.....trust is a very key concept.