Thank you for sharing that. It is very nice to be known, and ultimately accepted by another human being. It's hard to come by.

I'm not sure my parents will ever know me, although my father has made more of an effort than my mother ever will.

As you also indicated, that "knowing" can lead to all sorts of healing. I absolutely agree with the value of *supportive therapy*. It's widely practised in other fields of medicine, yet it doesn't seem to be valued as much in psychotherapy.

I think a portion of supportive therapy involves developing a trusting relationship with the T, but this kind of therapy also helps to develop the trust and strength in ourselves to withstand the onslaught and emotional battery of processing trauma and grief.

We've got to be stong enough to do it. It requires pre-conditioning sometimes so we won't be overwhelmed.

It's a good thing. Thanks again for giving it a name for me.