Posted by DAisym on December 16, 2008, at 1:41:16
In reply to Walked out in the middle of therapy today ..., posted by Annierose on December 15, 2008, at 18:41:45
Ouch, ouch, ouch.
Tough discussion and yes, she didn't validate your hurt. The heart of the matter wasn't about politics, it was about being the outsider - about holding a different view from the crowd and feeling like an outcast. She should have helped you figure out some satisfying responses and she should have been sympathetic to how you feel. You have a right to be angry about someone else shoving their political views down your throat. She should have validated your anger.
It might have been a productive discussion of how your views make you feel left out - or what is it about you that encourages your friends to keep arguing with you...but she didn't join you in your feelings.
I'm glad leaving felt OK. I know it is hard to have these ruptures. I hope you can talk it through tomorrow. I think I'd keep saying, "this isn't about politics - this isn't about politics..."
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