(((((((((( tree! ))))))))))))

You have been through so much. And finally, you have a HUMAN who loves you, who cares about you, who wants to try to help you help yourself, who makes you feel empowered, who teaches you how to love the little tree inside!

Why would you NOT totally and unconditionally LOVE your T !!!!

I think it is a very wonderful and healthy bond. You are not the type to just cross the rules and do actions that would not be in your normal character. So I would say to fully embrace this wonderful emotion!! Allow yourself to enjoy being able (perhaps for the first time ever?) to honestly love and trust another human - someone you do not fear is going to harm you.

Big big hugs to a wonderful Tree!!! ( does that make me a tree hugger? )