Posted by daisym on September 9, 2004, at 18:01:16
In reply to Have You Ever Made Your T Cry?, posted by antigua on September 9, 2004, at 12:45:29
I have expressed concerns that what I'm telling is too hard to take...the reflections of tears, shock or sadness. I describe the "appalled" look on his face sometimes. It has been explained to me, both here and by my therapist, that the stories I'm telling deserve these kinds of reactions. They are appalling or sad. He isn't reacting to make me feel bad about telling, it is the appropriate reactions. I have to learn that. I want to quickly withdraw or gloss over the details when I see this.
I think sometimes we do touch a deep place from their own past and that is what is coming up.
I'm glad you are achieving more clarity and are able to relate more to those emotions. Keep up the good work!
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