I see my T in public often and I have to say, my reaction really depends on the context of the situation. There have been times that I've smiled, waved politely, or casually said hello. There have been other times where I've been startled and literally run away. There have been times when I've seen her and she hasn't seen me and even times that she has told me she saw me. I think where we see each other and also where we are in my therapy makes a big difference in what happens. Recently it was terrible to run into her and I totally freaked out - but usually, it makes me feel really safe to know that she has a presence in my real life.