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Posted by LittleGirlLost on February 21, 2006, at 8:34:01
Hi All!!
I know it's been a while since I've posted, but I was on vacation for almost 2 weeks, and, truth be told, I've just become increasingly hopeless about everything. Anyway... that's not why I'm writing.
Back when Debra Lott was here, I mentioned her and her book to my T. I asked my T if she ever read it. She said she hadn't, but was interested in it. So I offered to loan her my copy, and she happily agreed. She told me she was in the middle of reading something else at the time, and would read my book next. This was what, back in August? Every week, I see my book sitting on her shelf with her others, but I wonder if she forgot about it. That book means a lot to me and she knew I wanted it back. (It's the nice hardcover which I don't see for sale anymore.) Even though I read it years ago, I still like to refer to it every now and then. I told her that also, and she said that if I wanted it back before she was done, I can just ask... though she did say she would read it.
I'm afraid to say anything, or ask for it back, (which is what you would probably encourage me to do) because I don't want to make her feel bad. So I guess this is just a vent. I'm a little disappointed.
lgl
Posted by nellie7 on February 22, 2006, at 10:34:19
In reply to I think T forgot..., posted by LittleGirlLost on February 21, 2006, at 8:34:01
Hi,
It is understandable that you feel uneasy mentioning the book to her. Perhaps you can tell her that you sometimes want to read parts of it but feel uneasy asking her about it. Maybe she can tell you if she will have the time to read it in the near future. If not, you can always return it to her when she does have time.
Best wishes,
Nellie.
Posted by Dinah on February 22, 2006, at 10:38:04
In reply to I think T forgot..., posted by LittleGirlLost on February 21, 2006, at 8:34:01
Same thing happened with my therapist, except that I had offered to pay him to read the book, and he lost it somewhere along the line as well as forgetting it.
Fortunately, I had expected it and ordered a second book from Amazon.
I'd go ahead and just mention it casually. She probably won't be horrendously embarassed. You deserve to get your book back.
Posted by gardenergirl on February 22, 2006, at 14:59:54
In reply to Re: I think T forgot..., posted by Dinah on February 22, 2006, at 10:38:04
How rude!
Sorry. Wow, you seem to have handled that well. I'd be devastated and angry.
gg
Posted by Dinah on February 22, 2006, at 18:16:09
In reply to He lost it??? » Dinah, posted by gardenergirl on February 22, 2006, at 14:59:54
lol. No. By that time I knew him well enough to expect it.
I still get mad when he forgets *me*. (Forgets to call me when he's supposed to - that sort of thing.)
Posted by LittleGirlLost on February 23, 2006, at 11:53:40
In reply to Re: I think T forgot..., posted by nellie7 on February 22, 2006, at 10:34:19
Thanks for understanding, Nellie. I'm thinking maybe there is a way I can casually bring it up so that I don't feel bad, or make her feel like I'm putting her on the spot.
lgl
Posted by LittleGirlLost on February 23, 2006, at 11:57:58
In reply to Re: I think T forgot..., posted by Dinah on February 22, 2006, at 10:38:04
OMGosh Dinah, I can't believe he lost it. (Now I'm at least glad I can still see it on her shelf.) Glad you ordered another copy. I thought about just doing that, but there is a bit of sentimental hx along with that specific book that makes me hesitant to replace it.
Thanks for your input... I may try to mention it somehow.lgl
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