Posted by Dinah on October 23, 2004, at 7:05:45
In reply to Re: My therapist wants a bit of sense » Dinah, posted by daisym on October 23, 2004, at 2:14:35
Keeping busy is the problem. I am having such difficulties concentrating. :(
I think I might give the wrong impression here sometimes. There are certainly moments like that, with push/pull. I feel safe in the relationship, and comfortable asking for what I need. When he says I've been a big part of helping him grow as a therapist, I'm quite sure he's right. I don't just leave, I try to hammer things out. But I'm also really careful with my timing and my presentation, so that I can get my point across without endangering the relationship. All that old radar my parents inadvertantly gifted me comes in really handy for that.
But the majority of the sessions are me as a needy little girl looking for warmth and safety. Sometimes I tell him I just need to sit and feel safe for a while. He's my ego glue, the sturdiest leg on my support stool.
I think I come across as more assertive than I actually am. You may be surprised if you were a fly on the wall.
Things aren't great with my Dad. I brought him for some tests yesterday. I am really worried. But I was so proud of both my parents!!! He fell yesterday and my Mom called 911 instead of me! A policeman helped him back up and told her not to feel bad about calling.
I may make it yet, if I can make this deadline. And the next one. And maybe the one after that.
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