lostmyway21, you don't need our approval to feel angry. If you're mad, you're mad! Whether others would feel the same way may be interesting, but doesn't mean you shouldn't feel the way you feel. Definitely explore this with your T.

I think different people would react differently to what your T said. My T has sometimes told me of other clients he has helped who have the same feelings and reactions about something as I do. Hearing that I am not the only one to go through this can help me feel I'm not alone, that others have been where I am, and made it through. That can help me feel that my situation is not hopeless. It can be a relief--phew, I'm not so strange after all! Also, hearing that my T has helped others with my problem gives me confidence in his ability to help me.

So that's been my reaction to something similar. However, it doesn't mean that you are reacting in a way that is wrong or that you shouldn't feel anger over this. I can see that your T's comments might make you feel minimized. You are angry and can look into that with your T. Probably better to do this in person than try to resolve it by email.