"I didn't realize that what I experienced as a child was abuse. It seemed normal to me, arguments, screaming, fear. But it stayed in my body. I couldn't sleep, I had strong reactions to small things, it was hard for me to be present. I came to Diana when I felt I couldn't go on alone anymore. It wasn't easy to put into words what I was feeling, but she helped me. She didn't give me "solutions", but space. To feel and understand myself, to start forgiving myself."

"I was constantly getting into the same kind of relationships. I would either get involved too quickly and scare the person away, or I would choose women who couldn't really be there. And I always felt rejected, but also guilty. In therapy, I realized that I was living in relationships out of fear, not choice. Fear of being abandoned, fear of being rejected. It's hard to admit that, but it's liberating. Now I'm not looking for a relationship just to fill a void. I'm learning to be okay with myself, too."

"I came to therapy more at the insistence of my ex. I didn't really know what to say at first. I grew up with the idea that men should be strong, not complain, not feel too much. But there was chaos inside me. I didn't even allow myself to admit my fears. With Diana I didn't feel judged or pressured. It took me a while to open up, I can't say it's easy, but I feel like I'm finally starting to breathe differently."

"Honestly... I didn't even know why I was coming to therapy anymore. I was at a point where I kept telling myself, 'I'm the problem.' I would end up in the same type of relationship every time, with someone who wasn't emotionally available, and I would still be left with the pain. I felt guilty for 'expecting too much,' but also sad that I was settling for crumbs. With Diana, I started to see that it wasn't just about bad choices, but about wounds that kept me clinging to people who couldn't give me what I needed. It hurt to realize that, but it was also liberating. It's the first time I feel like I can be alone without feeling empty."