Thanks, everyone, so so so much!

My T responded to my email saying that his reasons are simple. He values my talents, and if he had to create a company, he would want 50 people just like me to work with him in it. By asking me to be a part of the project, he hoped to spark my own sense of worth. He said I have a tremendous gift for the business world that he wants me to see. He said he hoped by offering me a venue to begin utilizing my talents, he envisioned me generating momentum to do something of importance to me. He said that what he asked me to do is something he could have done, so I shouldn't feel any pressure whatsoever. He said he would not be at any disadvantage if I didn't want to lend my talents, would be privileged to have my help but not hurt if I didn't want to offer it.

He went on to say that in gestalt therapy, they tend to be more creative and worry less about what ought to be a professional boundary. He would never have any concern about me saying no and trusts that I will learn to take good care of myself and ultimately differentiate what is in my best interest.

I responded to his email mostly pointing out how I'm scared that our relationship would change....

He responded saying that is completely understandable and likely our relationships would change. He said we could go slow, put this off for future consideration or any number of options that don't produce such panic. He said he's confident that talking about it all will help make the exploration valuable as opposed to detrimental. Doing nothing different is alright also. He is interested in me actualizing my potential.

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So, there you have it...Feedback?