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Posted by partlycloudy on September 8, 2004, at 19:01:33
from my T today. I was really surprised at the warmth and good wishes she put into it. I spent the entire session weeping and carrying on about drinking and work and anxiety and panic, and when I left she gave me this lovely gift of a hug.
p.s. we think my hormones have gone batty and are taking me along for the ride.
Posted by Dinah on September 8, 2004, at 19:45:35
In reply to I got a huge hug, posted by partlycloudy on September 8, 2004, at 19:01:33
That is so terrific! I'm guessing it's easier when it's woman to woman.
Posted by partlycloudy on September 8, 2004, at 20:01:53
In reply to Re: I got a huge hug » partlycloudy, posted by Dinah on September 8, 2004, at 19:45:35
Yes - nothing suggestive, and she's really good at followup. Just a good, strong clench. She's going to call me tomorrow and asked me to email or call with any crises. I am lucky (I hav been saying that a lot lately).
Posted by gardenergirl on September 8, 2004, at 21:24:07
In reply to Re: I got a huge hug, posted by partlycloudy on September 8, 2004, at 20:01:53
I'm so glad for you. I'm sure that felt really good and appropriate. Well-timed too.
Be well.
gg
Posted by shrinking violet on September 8, 2004, at 21:24:56
In reply to Re: I got a huge hug, posted by partlycloudy on September 8, 2004, at 20:01:53
I'm glad your T was able to comfort you when you needed it. She sounds great. My T has initiated hugs a few times, and I know if I asked her for one she'd give it (although I haven't had the guts to do so yet!). It can be such an important part of the relationship and the therapy, providing that both parties are comfortable. I'm glad my T is, and yours too. :)
Posted by Speaker on September 8, 2004, at 21:34:36
In reply to Re: I got a huge hug, posted by shrinking violet on September 8, 2004, at 21:24:56
Hugs are so helpful. My old T would often ask me if I would like a hug after a hard session. He seemed quite comfortable. My new T is very standoffish and I can't even imagine him hugging his kids. Time will tell. I'm glad for you...it aways made me feel like they weren't scared of me.
Posted by saw on September 9, 2004, at 2:14:02
In reply to Re: I got a huge hug, posted by Speaker on September 8, 2004, at 21:34:36
Posted by partlycloudy on September 9, 2004, at 7:26:15
In reply to I got a huge hug, posted by partlycloudy on September 8, 2004, at 19:01:33
And the woman at work who wasn't speaking to me since last Friday apologized this morning and gave me ANOTHER hug. So I'm crying again.
Posted by saw on September 9, 2004, at 8:46:28
In reply to Re: I got a huge hug » partlycloudy, posted by partlycloudy on September 9, 2004, at 7:26:15
But this time it's happyish tears?
Posted by Miss Honeychurch on September 9, 2004, at 8:55:24
In reply to Re: I got a huge hug » partlycloudy, posted by gardenergirl on September 8, 2004, at 21:24:07
Posted by partlycloudy on September 9, 2004, at 10:54:43
In reply to Re: I got a huge hug » partlycloudy, posted by saw on September 9, 2004, at 8:46:28
They are bewildered, overwhelmed, I-don't-deserve-being-treated-this-well kind of tears. And wistful tears.
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