Posted by Dinah on September 14, 2005, at 19:52:22
In reply to For my therapist., posted by Dinah on September 1, 2005, at 0:03:33
He said that it brought tears to his eyes, actually.
I heard him laugh in places, and pause in places.
I had taken it from him when he finished reading it. At the end of the session, he asked if he could have it back. I told him if we were in his office I would give it to him easily, but having seen his desk, and knowing he was living in close quarters in someone else's house, I was concerned about confidentiality. I was about to say I'd rather not, but...
He sheepishly confessed that he was hoping to show it to his wife, because he thought sometimes that she didn't realize how much what he did for a living meant to others.
And he said it in such a way...
Well, how could I tell him no after that. Of course I let him keep it.
So you guys, you gave him some of the same comfort, and a not small amount of pride, that he really really needs right now.
Thank you from me.
(And yes, yes, I know. I've read all the manuals. He's not normally like this.)
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