Posted by susan47 on May 22, 2006, at 16:55:42
In reply to Re: I think both my Ts really liked and cared for » B2chica, posted by Pfinstegg on May 22, 2006, at 16:13:01
Yes, Orchid,
he would not have helped you for free if you weren't worth it, to him. Believe me, the world is more self-serving than you can imagine. It's a big shock when you really see it for the first time, it's always a shock. So believe that the truth is that he did care for you, very much, and came to the limited place in his life, he hit a wall he could no longer climb. It's okay, it's not your fault, people wear out. I kind of think that sometimes the more challenging a patient is, the more challenged the therapist becomes in his or her reactions. Extremes are hard for anyone to live with. And I read somewhere once that there is some ancient belief somewhere that people who were psychically ill for one reason or another, emitted evil spirits ... and therapists (now) and healers (then) had to protect themselves against that .. and I believe that has some merit to it, I believe there is some basis in reality for that ancient-based belief. But, I could be wrong :) and that's always a good thing to remember ...
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