Posted by Annierose on February 24, 2009, at 7:19:08
In reply to I am Away, posted by DAisym on February 24, 2009, at 0:56:46
You do share your experience openly and honestly. I have learned so much from your sharing. Maybe some of your history has not been shared with your therapist, but you will know when you are ready to do so. Our adult rational self can only handle so much processing at one time. Or are you asking yourself to share your history with others in the room?
I can only imagine how painful it is to go to these conferences. I would be in a puddle. And my history is different than yours. To hear painful stories draws our own experience to the surface.
You are GREAT at what you do. The children and their families love you and appreciate your work. The hard part is keeping the wound open while hearing others. Maybe that is asking too much of oneself.
Maybe I didn't notice before that you attended so many seminars and conferences in the past. The past year, every month it seems like another time to pack up and go. That's hard. Maybe as your therapy progresses there's a part that needs to know everything ... a feeling that if you know all there is to know about child abuse, you can not only help those in your community, but yourself as well.
I'm sorry you were alone last night with all of these thoughts. You work so hard at everything.
Sending good wishes your way,
me
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