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Old Mar 08, 2012, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by skysblue View Post
So, what's the deal about being cowardly? What do you owe that guy anyways? You've already paid him a lot - $150.00 per session, right? Man, you owe him squat.

Yes, just leave a message that you won't be coming in again. What is cowardly about that? What - you're supposed to 'explain' things to him? Why? Why?

I don't understand why you feel you need to take on another battle with him. If we don't want to fight anymore, is that really being cowardly or is it being wise?

You are not being a coward by giving him the heave-ho by voicemail. To be honest, you'd be more of a coward by caving in to your perceptions that you owe him this; you'd be diminishing yourself by applying his stupid standards to your behavior.

So, stand up for yourself and give the guy his final goodbye. Sorry if I'm coming across too strong but it riles me so much that you've been treated like this when there are wonderful people out there who are also therapists. Please take care of yourself.
I am going to see a friend in a while....after I get done at the day job. I cannot tell you thank you enough.....I think I need help from my friend maybe a bit of hand holding in order to make the call.

It feels like get out of jail free card...remember that?

I wish I had seen all of this earlier.....I feel really disoriented and into second guessing myself, so your posts help a lot.

I feel like I would not know what to do with a supportive therapist...what would that feel like? It's time to get a taste of it.

Thanks again,

MCL