I was fortunate to have a build up to the ending with former t over a few weeks. She had to leave the agency due to personal reasons. It was incredibly hard but we used the remaining sessions to reflect and look at my progress. We exchanged gifts on the final day, talked about how far I'd come, and then I left. She was strictly anti-touch throughout the 3 years with her but on that final day she patted me on the shoulder as I walked away.

It was incredibly painful and took me months to grieve afterwards but I survived. I've always had a strong fear of endings and this was my first experience of a good, healthy ending.

She didn't agree with any contact after ending but I did send her a Christmas card almost a year later and she sent me a card back which meant a lot to me. That is the last contact we've had although I might send a card again this year.