((((Sky)))) the topic of your thread caught my eye and made me smile. I am going to meet my T2 this week (T1, with whom I did really good work with is leaving to go to another practice way down south. Too far to drive or I would have asked if I could meet with her there )

I too am meeting with a male T which I am a bit nervous about considering what I would like to talk about but I am working myself up for it by writing a lot in my journal. I thought "well if for nothing else, he can read my writing and then we can Just stare at each other for the remainder of the time.

First impressions with our Ts are funny in that often times they are simply an interview process for both people! Weird could be good! We are all weird sweetie to varyingthe degrees

Do you feel comfortable enough to go back again after you've reflected? I think you mentioned he did bring up a topic or two that is of interest.

Regarding living in the same community...i can so relate to what you are saying! My T1 lived somewhere in my neighborhood. Hah! She did mention it to me at our 2nd session after she realized it and asked me if i felt ok with it. Also mentioned that she would totally maintain our relationship and privacy so she wouldnt say anything first even if we did see each other. I think that is routine / standard T practice. I didnt worry about it though.

(While we were searching for a replacement T , though, we were trying to find a female T because I felt more comfortable...the f T2 contacted me, I returned her vm with a vm and she never called back I called T1 to let her know that T2 was mia and joked "maybe she read my file, got scared and changed professions! Or even left the country" We both cracked up! That is when m T2 came again up as an option.)

*if it brings you any comfort and I sure hope it does, my best friend lives in a very small community and SHE is a T! Almost the whole town has seen her at one time or another professionally We NEVER discuss her clients or cases; however, she has shared with me that it is a bit awkward for her in that everyone knows what she does! She feels very awkward and feels she is the "weirdo"

Anyhoooo, so are you up for Part 2 with T2? Perhaps to see if you can focus on the things he brought up that resonated with you?

Wishing you the best on your journey! Please let us know how it goes.

Hugs, Rose