Dear T,

I'm really going to miss you this week! When you told me you were going to be away, you said "You can always contact me if you need to. I'll be reachable by phone or text. You can..." I cut you off and said: "It's okay. I'll be fine. You deserve a vacation, too!" I meant what I said. I will be fine and you do deserve a vacation. It's the only vacation you've taken all year. And I really do appreciate what you said! I appreciate you telling me that I COULD contact you if I needed to. I appreciate you telling me that you'll still be reachable-- it made me feel like your caring extends past that hour a week in your office. But it's still hard to skip a week. It's hard because I'll miss you. It's hard because there are things I feel like I'm bursting to tell you, and now I have to wait another week. It's hard because going to therapy with you is one of the things I look forward to. It's a mid-week "pick me up"; a welcome dose of support, reassurance, and confidence that holds me over until the weekend. But as much as I will miss you, I don't feel abandoned, I don't feel let down, and I don't feel un-cared for. You're simply on vacation this week and will be back next week with a smile on your face (and probably a suntan), ready to hear everything I have to share. I really do appreciate the relationship I have with you-- it's incredible how much I've gained from building a secure attachment with you!

Love and hugs,
ScorpioSis