schoez, I know it is super to be validated and she has done that for you. My T has a great memory for everything I have said to him. He hears sad problems every week day however, he has a family with children; so I truly hope he does not take my (problems) home with him. Carrying everyone's sad burdens is truly a emotional drain on one I would think. I certainly hope he does not think of me except during our sessions where he gives me his full attention. I think many Ts burn out because they
can't stop looking for solutions for people they are so very much wanting to help.

I know I have been around friends that are sad so much of the time....if I don't withdraw from them to a larger degree that I could be terribly depressed.

Maybe this is not comforting to you, but might give you an idea of the other
side of the coin. Ts are well trained, but they are human too.
hugs, bj