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Old Oct 24, 2010, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by zooropa View Post
How do I say that? I don't think I could just SAY it. I'd be too embarrassed and awkward.
but she'd probably be really accepting and it could be a really touching moment. i have a lot of trouble saying nice things about t to t. my inability to do that has brought up some important issues. which is always kinda ugh but important to work through. (and the things we really don't want to do are usually the most important things to do).

i've never celebrated an anniversary with t. it's usually a depressing realisation for me (up to 6.5 years now). but then there's no chance of me being ready to graduate from therapy any time soon

if it feels important to you, then its important to raise/share.
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
Thanks for this!
zooropa