Posted by annierose on January 12, 2008, at 18:54:41
In reply to Re: YES ... I told her » annierose, posted by muffled on January 12, 2008, at 13:43:02
"responded in kind" means that she was appropriate in her response to me ... she was kind and gentle.
She called as soon as I hit the "send" button on babble. And I feel so much better.
She explained why it's important to work these feelings of rejection with her. That my intense reaction to her vacation, which she agrees happened too soon after Christmas (but it sounded like a use it or lose it situation) is coming from a childhood memory of very rejecting parents.
She didn't rush the phone conversation, she didn't tell me "we'll talk about this on Monday", she let me talk and she listened. I rarely call her (usually just to leave a message about a schedule change) but the few times she picked up, it's been awkward. This time it was perfect.
The money situation is difficult since she knows that I can afford the higher fee. But don't charge me a higher fee "just because".
Thank you for all your support.
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