Posted by Dinah on April 21, 2010, at 22:17:27
In reply to Re: Today he was more himself, posted by BabyToes on April 21, 2010, at 21:39:01
No, you didn't upset me. In fact, you helped me. Because of my conversation with you, I realized I was having a miscommunication with my therapist, even if it took place all in my own mind.
I was thinking of it as (speaking to the therapist in my mind) "What part of 'It wasn't helpful' are you not understanding? Why are you asking me to do something I already said didn't work?"
While he's thinking more along the lines of "I know she said this didn't work before, but I've heard such good things about it. I think it would be good for her, and I need to try to encourage her to try it again. She doesn't like it when I push, so I'll make clear it's entirely up to her."
I didn't even realize how annoyed I was with him, and didn't realize how I was thinking of his request.
Now I understand a bit more about the subtext.
So you helped, and I thank you.
poster:Dinah
thread:944014
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