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Posted by TherapyGirl on November 15, 2011, at 21:13:28
I ended up emailing her about the situation with current T, starting the email with: I know you may not read or respond to this email and that's okay, but I have to write it (and I wouldn't turn down a response if you're so inclined). I've been trying to figure this all out in my head and with other friends for days and it's just not working. Maybe if I write it all down and send it to you I will be more clear on what happened and what to do next.
She just responded and it brings tears to my eyes, but also gratefulness for having her in my life, in any capacity. Here's what she wrote:
I have taken some time to reflect on how best to honor/protect our relationship in light of the painful, difficult situation you are dealing with. I think that would be to let you know that I am aware (read the email) and hate that you are in pain. More importantly, I want you to know that I truly believe you are at a stronger, different place and that you will work your way through this to where you need to be. And that is not therapy talk, it is from the heart.
So, I am and will be thinking of you and trusting you will find wisdom, courage and resolution.
Posted by Dinah on November 16, 2011, at 9:14:27
In reply to I love my real T, posted by TherapyGirl on November 15, 2011, at 21:13:28
That is a very caring email, while being careful to not interfere with the new relationship. Which is also caring.
Posted by Dinah on November 16, 2011, at 9:15:33
In reply to Re: I love my real T » TherapyGirl, posted by Dinah on November 16, 2011, at 9:14:27
I meant the care not to interfere was caring.
(Do you still see her once a year or so on a nontherapeutic basis?)
Posted by TherapyGirl on November 16, 2011, at 17:47:56
In reply to Re: I love my real T, posted by Dinah on November 16, 2011, at 9:15:33
I talk to her once every 4-5 weeks and so far she's been up for visits whenever I can get to that area. I saw her in March on a work trip and then in September I took a side trip to her area as part of a work trip just so I could have dinner with her. I hope to be able to go again sometime in the spring.
And I knew what you meant. :-)
Posted by annierose on November 16, 2011, at 20:18:25
In reply to Re: I love my real T » Dinah, posted by TherapyGirl on November 16, 2011, at 17:47:56
Agree with Dinah - she is being as supportive, loving and kind as possible without interfering with your current therapy. I would treasure that e-mail - not only "save" it as new mail - but print yourself a copy and reread often.
Posted by TherapyGirl on November 17, 2011, at 18:24:56
In reply to Re: I love my real T, posted by annierose on November 16, 2011, at 20:18:25
Definitely. Thanks, Annie!
Posted by Raisinb on November 17, 2011, at 21:23:59
In reply to I love my real T, posted by TherapyGirl on November 15, 2011, at 21:13:28
That is a lovely email. I think she said it just right.
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