Posted by All Done on July 19, 2007, at 11:32:41
In reply to I'm Upset - triggers (long), posted by DAisym on July 18, 2007, at 20:02:38
((((Daisy)))),
I know you worry about contaminating your T, but could it be that you're the one feeling contaminated by what happened? By what your dad did to you?
And as others have said, from everything you've told us, I can't imagine anything you tell your T would ever be too much for him to handle. Your stories are painful, there is no doubt about that, and I know your T empathizes and probably feels your pain. But I think the good thing about having such a wonderful T is that, while he can hold or carry some of that pain for you in the hopes of easing your burden, he is removed just enough to be able to analyze and maybe compartmentalize his feelings so as to not become overwhelmed or "contaminated". He's close enough to understand, empathize, feel with you and feel for you, though. Please don't stop giving him the opportunity to do these things for you. It's what you need and deserve.
Lots of gentle hugs to you.
Love,
Laurie
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