Posted by TherapyGirl on September 28, 2008, at 19:21:54
In reply to Re: My T is going to be out another 2 weeks » TherapyGirl, posted by Dinah on September 28, 2008, at 16:12:44
Yes, I think you're right. My emotions have been slowly coming back because I knew it was safe again. And now it's not.
She didn't offer a backup T this time, although I have no idea if that's because she was too overwhelmed or because she thought I'd turn it down. We have had those conversations in the past, as you remember, and I haven't really changed my position on that. I may have to, though, if her plan is to move to the other end of the state from here when she retires.
And you're also right that she didn't mean to do this. I suspect, even, that she didn't realize until late in the week last week that she couldn't come back next week. It would have been better for me, though, if she had made that decision weeks ago.
I do feel bad for her and it feels a little like I'm saying this is all about me and I know it's not, but... There's always a but.
And it also hurts me a little that I can't be one of the people who comforts her, even though I know I can't. As close as we are, she remains the T and I remain the client. It just sucks.
I think I would take lousy therapy right now as opposed to no contact, too. I thought about calling and saying, I just need to see you and get a hug. You don't have to interact with me. But probably it doesn't work that way, either.
Sigh.
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