Posted by HannahW on September 13, 2003, at 22:09:55
In reply to she will keep on working with me... :o) » HannahW, posted by Adia on September 12, 2003, at 21:46:33
That sounds wonderful, Adia! What is especially encouraging is that you were able to show your anger. GOOD FOR YOU! Anger is a tough one for me, but you did it! I tend to be afraid the person I'm mad at won't like me anymore. But your therapist welcomed your anger and accepted it. I take strength from your courage and will carry that with me to my next session.
>>She mentioned some painful stuff but I felt her trying to help me....
Was this painful stuff related to your past, or related to your relationship with her? Thank goodness for those painful feelings. It's that painful stuff that pushes our buttons that lets us know exactly what we should be working on. The stuff we don't want to talk about is exactly the stuff we HAVE to talk about.
Did she give you an "assignment" for next week? Is there a particular issue you're going to be working on first? I don't mean to pry, I just wondered if you're already thinking about what to say at your next session in the name of progress.
Truly, I'm thrilled that this is working out for you. You've tapped into your ability to take more than one baby step, and now you can continue with that momentum. Maybe your new goal should be a grow-up step--not a giant step--but just a grown-up step--two or three baby steps at a time. Are you up to it? This last attempt of yours has brought you nothing but victory, acceptance, and understanding.
The cliche about the longest journey beginning with a single step is true. You took that first grown-up step, so you're on your way! Now for the next step. You've done it before, you can do it again! Way to go!
Hannah
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