The relationship I have with my T can be painful, that is true. But every single relationship I have ever had has been painful. Usually I run like heck and close myself down. But I am paying to be in this relationship. Sooooo..... It forces me to use that relationship as an education. I use my T to obtain my healing. And he likes it that way!
Seriously, it really is hard work to do the therapy dance. But yes, it is worth all the hard work I am putting into it. And I am very thankful for everything my T does to help me heal - which is honestly far above the "call of duty" many times.