awww, Treehouse, thank you for responding so quickly. I think that you were one of the first to support me when I came here last year as well. It means a lot to me.

I really like what you shared about the idea that things orbit around in therapy. I think that you are right, and perhaps if I were to look closely, I could see how the hard things have shifted and changed and become a bit more manageable with each orbit.

Unfortunately, what I tend to prefer to do is to remind myself how ridiculous that I am to be dealing with these same issues AGAIN, and hurting because of them AGAIN. I am super super bad about giving myself much credit for growth.

I am also bad about reaching out. This is hard for me. I am usually the go-to person for everyone and not the one "going to" anyone else. SO, again, thank you for the support and for sharing your experience.