Posted by Raisinb on September 17, 2011, at 1:09:10
In reply to Re: I couldn't pick my parents, but my therapists...? » Dinah, posted by floatingbridge on September 17, 2011, at 0:50:49
I don't know your whole story, but I wanted to post some empathy. I did the same thing...for six years!! I struggle with finding value in the experience too, and forgiving myself for spending so much time with it. I guess it's difficult to understand that you can only be where you are, and that even painful repetitions are learning experiences in one way or another. It doesn't sound like yours ended well. Mine didn't end horribly, but there was no closure--I just got tired of the drama and never went back.
One of my ex-students posted on Facebook today: "there are
no bad relationships, because you learn from every one, what you want, and what you don't want." Cliched, but good to keep in mind, even when it's tough.
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