Posted by sb417 on March 1, 2004, at 1:12:09
In reply to To those who have crossed the line, posted by tinydancer on February 29, 2004, at 2:25:00
Tinydancer,
You CAN'T cross the line. It's unethical, illegal, and it would be absolutely devastating for everyone involved. I hope you have an excellent therapist who will help you to verbalize and understand your feelings without ever acting on them. I know this isn't what you want to hear right now. Sometimes patients use erotic transferences in order to avoid dealing with other issues. I know it must be very difficult for you now, but some day you will look back and feel relief that you weren't able to have a sexual relationship with your therapist. I am so grateful that my therapist never took advantage of my vulnerability. If he had, he wouldn't be able to help me, and then, what would I do? Believe me, as you get older, you will discover that nearly everywhere you turn, there is always someone who is more than willing to exploit you, sexually, financially and otherwise. Be glad that there are a handful of people in the world who sincerely want to help you.
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