Posted by Daisym on February 19, 2006, at 20:58:58
In reply to Re: Pretty depressed this early Sunday morning » Dinah, posted by madeline on February 19, 2006, at 19:03:48
I was going to suggest grief as well. I use to have an article on grief and therapy; I'll try to find it.
I think the attachment makes it safe to feel all the upset we just couldn't before. And having someone to grieve with is really important. We have a lot to grieve but mostly the deep seated feeling of being loved and accepted for who we are that most children get from their parents. It is sad that we are getting it now, from our therapists. And part of the grief is not being able to undo what was done and reclaim what was lost. Part of the grief is how we carry forward old hurts and play them out.
Sadness is actually a good sign. It is part of healing.
Hugs,
Daisy
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