Peaches
I am sorry that you are struggling with this and I can appreciate what you are going through myself. I think that you hit it on the nail when you talked about balance. However, really t's, we are in therapy for a reason. Most of us don't know how handle these child needs and intense feelings let alone know how to balance them. I think that you are incredibly brave to even be reflecting on this and open with your t. I hope that she can find a way to help you through this with out shaming you. That to me is the worst. Being exposed and vulnerable and then to be shamed. Maybe you could tell her that is how you are feeling. I think t's really cringe if they think they may be adding to clients shame. Good luck with this. I sincerely hope you can find comfort soon.