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You have kept a secret from your family and loved ones for 3 years now; you are a minor, and you are dating a man far older than you. The details of your long distance relationship, and everything you have done with this man, causes you a great deal of stress. You feel bad enough about it to cause serious harm to yourself. You don't wish to keep it inside any longer, however...

You see a therapist once a week. When going over the limits of her confidentiality, she said that she is mandated to report any sexual relationships that involve a minor and an adult. If you confess your secret, it means that you can get help for it and talk about it, BUT she will DEFINITELY report it.

You know your mother very well, and you know that she would be absolutely livid if she found out. She might even hurt you, and it could ruin your relationship with her forever. Also, you know that the man is the only person you truly have. He is there for you through everything and loves you unconditionally. You have no friends, and no other close relatives, so this man is all that you have. He is the only thing that has kept you alive for the last 3 years.

Conclusion: If you open up to your therapist, then you can talk to her freely about this, but she will have to file a report and your mother will be contacted. They'll take the man away from you, leaving you with a very angry mother and nobody to lean on for daily support.
What do you do?