((( athena ))) no it's not just you.

There was so much in your first post here that spoke to me, but I have picked out just the thing above

I fear the therapist who doesn't ever, ever, ever, ever take it personally. I know they strive not to, and I know why, but it seems perfectly reasonable for the client to feel, hey, buddy, have an argument with me, or at least a discussion; I just accused you, just insulted you here, can't you respond like a human being?

This whole oh-so-distanced thing is rankling me this week. sorry, maybe I shouldn't be saying anything, probably the wrong frame of mind entirely.

anyway to you. Try to keep in mind that "normal people" are usually far from normal, they're just in denial!!! I'm sure of it!!! I see a lot more sanity - patience, courage, compassion - here on PC than I find in most corners of the "real world".