((Rapunzel))

I agree with ECHOES -- the idea of acceptance is something that is worth exploring further.

For me, I can be in a very 'adult' state and not need acceptance from T. But, whenever I share some of my creative pursuits (writing, pictures, etc.) with T, I almost always end up feeling very young and craving his acceptance.

I can easily explain this as an unmet developmental need, but in the moment I suddenly feel very young and I don't really care what the logical explanation is, I just want T to accept me. It has been very healing to share this with T and have him give the younger ego state that acceptance.

I don't know if sharing your art with T and needing acceptance is connected for you or not -- just something I've noticed in my own journey.