The ethical dilemma in my conflict is that I, as an individual who provides information and listens to the stories of domestic violence survivors, do not allow my experiences of past life influence client outcomes. Because my agency oversees the eighteen domestic violence agencies in the State of Connecticut, I work with a very diverse population and sometimes encounter situations where self-disclosure is a complex issue. Self-disclosure to clients raises numerous boundary issues which in turn can lead to conflicts of interest in a client relationship. By over-identifying with customers, I risk blurring of the lines and the possibility of treating my needs and experiences rather than my customers. The Code of Ethics (2015) states that a social worker should not let their personal problems interfere with their professional judgment and performance, which may jeopardize the best interests of the people they help. Social workers agree that they should not disclose detailed personal information to clients regarding their intimate martial or relationship problems, however, there are no clear guidelines regarding prior experiences that do not necessarily provide personal information (Reamer, Self-Disclosure in Clinical Social Work Eye on Ethics, 2006). There are also instances where a social worker may disclose personal information to strengthen the therapeutic alliance and non-physical connection with clients. This approach is not always helpful to the client and may be rooted in the emotional and dependency needs of social workers (Reamer, Self-Disclosure in Clinical Social Work Eye on Ethics, 2006). This is where I feel like I'm faced with an ethical dilemma. First I need to ask myself, “By sharing this information, am I helping the customer or myself?” My primary obligation is to the customer and I must ensure that their needs are met