Hi Sam,
Sorry I have been away, it looks like I missed some posts here. That was sound advice on writing your feelings down and taking it in. And you did it!
It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable and share yourself. Opening yourself to healing in this way is very powerful. Your therapist will be much better able to help and relate to you now that she knows what's happening in your life and how you fell about it. I'm sure it felt better sharing that burden.
Nice job! Keep it up, you are on the right track.