Posted by DaisyM on November 11, 2003, at 21:56:04
In reply to Re: Abrupt Session Ending, posted by Dinah on November 11, 2003, at 20:00:58
I like the way you phrased reasking the question, so I will steal it. OK? :)
The health question was more centered on the fact that part of what I am dealing with are my own feelings around my hubby's illnesses -- and for some reason I got worried that if my Therapist had an ongoing illness, he might be having a hard time hearing me complain, worry, etc about all of this. Which I told him when he asked why I wanted to know. (We have an agreement about me trying not to take care of him, which is why I was brave enough to bring it up at all!)
I think I've only seen him annoyed once, and it wasn't really obvious. Once I made him defensive, but he immediately admitted it and took ownership of it. He is usually very open and gentle so I think it would be OK to bring it up again. The question he asked me: "how would it be for you to talk freely if you knew I had an illness?" I haven't answered that for myself yet but I also don't want to be insensitive. Do you think I'm looking for an excuse to hold back?
*sigh*. I don't think I'm worried about him leaving (as in dying). Maybe this is also a part of the discussion. Hey, I just realized that this is a great way to make it all about him and keep it away from me for awhile...insight!
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