Posted by raisinb on July 28, 2008, at 18:33:21
In reply to I am so mad I could pee in my T's eyes, yes plural, posted by Lemonaide on July 28, 2008, at 18:23:49
I am so sorry you are feeling bad--and it is tough dealing with your therapist's medical condition. Definitely, it sucks that he forgot. It really really sucks that you have to wait so long to hear about something that is so important to you.
So, I happen to think that never speaking to your old therapist again is justified. But it sounds like your current one really cares about you and you have a great relationship overall. Maybe it did slip his mind, but maybe he really didn't feel well enough. When you are sick, sometimes even the stuff that's important to you slips your mind. It might not mean you can't work it out, and it might not mean you have to quit. Is it possible some of your (totally justifiable) anger against your last therapist is spilling over into your current relationship? This is normal and valid. I would do the same thing. But maybe it would be good to work that anger out with this therapist since it sounds like he can handle it.
Hang in there, Lemonaide. I'm sending you good thoughts and I'm hoping you feel better soon.
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