Very good insight! In dysfunctional families our parents are so darn fragile and wounded that normal childhood needs just overwhelm them and they cannot handle them at all. It was nice that you saw that your normal needs could be met without hurting anyone.........

Thanks for sharing this. I had a similar situation a few weeks ago. I basically expressed the same sentiment "Don't go!" Of course she did, but she understood. I, too, felt like clingy child but like you said - it was ok. It was ok to express that. Proud of you (but sorry your T is going away for a bit).