
Aug 06, 2009, 09:19 PM
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Member Since: Sep 2008
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Originally Posted by treehouse
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Not really. Well, maybe a little. Before we had ANY physical contact in therapy, there was a lot of talking about it. I think he wants to make sure we are on the same page, I feel safe, etc.
I guess what hurt is that he HAS offered in the past, but he didn't today, and I really just needed him to. I KNEW I could ask, and he would come over and sit with me, 100% for sure, and I am really good at asking for things usually, but I just couldn't. But I asked why he wouldn't sit with me unless I asked, so he knew what I was wanting. It almost felt like a power struggle, at a really stupid and unhelpful time. He said he was sorry in the message he left for me. And I know he is, and it will be fine. But still, it just hurt.
He does always offer a hug (I don't have to ask). Not today, because I stood up and walked out of the room before he could get up and offer. But usually.
So. 
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It sounds like maybe someone complained. Maybe they felt uncomfortable turning it down but really didn't want it either. Try telling him you don't mind as a ground rule and see if it helps.
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