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Old Aug 06, 2009, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by treehouse View Post
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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.
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.