Posted by Wittgensteinz on November 18, 2008, at 15:03:31
In reply to follow-up....., posted by twinleaf on November 17, 2008, at 13:19:56
Twinleaf,
The feeling I get when reading your post is that you have reached a sense of peace with it - and that seems quite a remarkable achievement and a testament to the good work and progress you are making with your now analyst.
I wasn't a member of babble until some time after the occurrence with your previous analyst but I remember reading some threads about it in the archives while I was browsing babble. It saddened and shocked me at the time that such a thing could even happen. Now, as you know, I also see an analyst (not as frequently as you saw your previous analyst but still it is extremely intense), I can understand how being in such a relationship brings vulnerabilities, both for patient and therapist. It does take a skilled, competent and stable (healthy) person to conduct good analysis.
I've had some troubles in my relationship with my own analyst the last weeks - things are going better and it seems in a way this 'happening' has helped me move forward - but it was scary - I did have to think how it would be to suddenly stop and close the door on it so to speak. That thought was terrifying - and to think you had this forced on you and in such an unexpected, devastating manner - and to see where you are now. That took great courage.
I'm glad you were able to write and send the letter and I hope it gives you closure - whatever comes of it (and whatever you hear of that), you will have been heard and what happened will not have gone without being investigated and hopefully some important lessons will be learned on the part of this other analyst.
Witti
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