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Old Apr 25, 2011, 02:49 AM
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hi granite,

i like your journal. between each session i write in my journal to t about stuff i think and feel and my reactions to the last session. i had a rule for self that i had to just write honestly without thinking about how t would react to the written stuff. and the 2nd rule was that i had to give t the journal each session no matter what. i guess in the session i distanced myself from the journal and refused to remember what was written in it when i handed it to him. using it like this has been a huge part of my healing. good luck with yours.
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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!
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