Posted by gardenergirl on December 8, 2005, at 5:52:26
In reply to Re: Horrible session » daisym, posted by allisonross on December 8, 2005, at 5:18:15
Daisy,
I can't pretend I know what's its like to be you or to have your experiences. You write about them so eloquently, though, I feel as if I have some idea. Unfortanately, I don't have any easy answers for what you are struggling with.I think the important thing is you still ARE struggling, and you still ARE talking about things. It may not seem like it to you, because you and your T have developed a baseline level of emotional intimacy through your hard work. But you really have accomplished a lot just by doing that---by developing the need and the trust.
I can tell you, I'm not sure that any of my clients have ever been able to open up to me the way it sounds like you do with your T. I know some of that is a function of time. But you really deserve a ton of credit for risking being open and vulnerable in the first place, and for continuing that process even though it's so hard and it's so painful.
Similar to what allison said, but in the immortal words of a Disney character, "Just keep swimming."
And Daisy, dear. You are a good person. You are doing a good thing for yourself, that's hard and scary. I applaud you, respect you, approve of you, and love you.
And I'd love to babysit little Daisy for awhile. She can pack a bag, and I can take her to the zoo, make snow angels, have hot cocoa with marshmallows, and run around with the dog. I'll even get some Cream of Wheat for breakfast. She can help me make the goodies I make for Christmas, and maybe do some shopping if she's not tired. I have a great comforter and lovely places in my home to snuggle in for a nap. She's welcome anytime.
((((Daisy))))
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