I guess I'll say that the intent of my post was to illustrate that there have been times in my therapy when such concessions from a therapist have not been so forthcoming (hurricanes, snow storms, presidential visits).

A simply inquiry for clarification of intent or wording would have been great, and outright welcomed. "Finger wagging" ?? I read that as just an insult to me. Was that the case? I'm thinking not. Certainly hoping not. Don't we all deserve the benefit of the doubt?

Now, here is sit, instead of the desire to apologize for the misunderstanding, I feel on the defensive and hurt. Does that really help or support either of us?

Misinterpretations happen but do they require blanket generalization? I think they provide opportunites for discussion and clarification. As a last resort, the ignore option is there for a reason.

Nonetheless, I'm happy for the OP. Sincerely glad her therapist anticipated and cut this Olympic hassle off before it became an issue. I have not been so lucky.

I'm open to kindness, for sure and certainly not impervious to hurt either.