I think they meant it more in terms of you being able to make your own decisions, and to have your decisions respected.

Not a situation where the T says "You have to do this," or "I'm the one in charge here," or anything like that. That your opinion and VOICE is equally valid in the relationship.

You should be equal partners in the relationship of YOU GETTING BETTER. That doesn't mean that you get to decide to talk about your T. It's not about your T. It's about you.

My $.02