Wrote out a big response and lost it. Argh!

I know that self-care is HUGE for my T. There are (lots of) times when he needs to pull back, be with his family, do his own thing, recharge his batteries. He says that good self-care is what allows him to be able to really be *there* for his clients when they need him.

I love that she was so honest with you. That shows a lot of trust in you, and in your ability to understand where she's at. I bet she couldn't say that to just anyone.

Sometimes in session, when i get overwhelmed, T will say "you can handle this". And I think "no I can't", but I *do*. And then when I'm at home and I get overwhelmed, I remember T saying, "you can handle this, you can tolerate it", and I remember that I did it in session, and I can make it through. And really, that's a gift, you know?

I wish she could have been there when you needed her. You are NOT too much for T, or for us. Let yourself not be too much for YOU. You are doing an amazing job.

to you