Posted by tabitha on May 5, 2004, at 0:55:36
In reply to Getting worse before getting better in therapy, posted by tinydancer on May 4, 2004, at 11:42:48
Tiny, you can feel proud of yourself for showing the group your tears and telling them the feelings behind them. I'm still trying to absorb the lesson myself-- that real strength is exposing your vulnerability, not keeping it hidden. I still feel ashamed sometimes when I cry in group, but the feedback I keep getting from them is that they feel closer and more connected to me when I talk about my feelings and show emotions. I'm guessing that your group probably felt compassion for you and will feel closer to you now that you've let them see behind your mask. Good work!
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