Posted by Daisym on June 3, 2006, at 1:42:33
In reply to Re: Therapy ending » lookdownfish, posted by bent on June 2, 2006, at 18:13:59
Thank you for sharing your story with us. I think about you and wonder how things are...
Endings are typically bittersweet. Giving up one thing as you move to another must create a swirl of conflicting feelings. My guess is that you will settle down and move into the next phase of your life, bringing everything you learned with you as you go forward.
But you know, I think we all need people to lean on, sometimes intensely and sometimes less so. And sometimes we get to hold people as they lean. It is human to need other people. There is nothing weak about that. In fact, it seems to me that you were wise to keep your supports in place so you could make it through some tough times. And if you think of it like that, going back when/if you need to, should be OK. Sort of like when my kids call me when they can't figure something out, or just need to hear my voice on a bad day. I don't think, "geez, you are all grown up and moved out, so figure it out yourself." I always think, "I'm so glad you felt you could still call me. I'm honored to hold your feelings."
Be well.
Daisy
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