I have created this list because I really need to make a decision about t. I am going to talk to the t in the residential program about it, but you all have such great ideas...is there anything else I should consider? There is a question in the back of my mind as to whether or not I am trying to run away from the connection I feel with him. No, I haven't discussed this list with him yet.

Pros: He ALWAYS responds, thru email/phonecall/text. He sees past the stutter and thinks I am intelligent. He knows my very complicated history. He makes me laugh sometimes. He treats me as an equal. He is quick to admit when he's wrong. He thinks my standing dx is bs. His voice calms me down when I am in crisis. I feel somewhat safe with him. He normalizes things for me. He doesn't over emphasize my abuse history. He has never pushed me to disclose details. He has given me his personal phone #/email to use if I am in crisis. We kind of have a bond. I have been with him for 2 yrs. I have gotten better. I like him well enough. He doesn't push me to speak.

Cons: He thinks I need medication for anxiety (HUGE, HUGE problem). He often is stubborn. He is always late. He's a bit unorganized (really bugs me). He doesn't have that many tricks up his sleeve. He doesn't follow thru with a proposed treatment plan. I *think* he has a porn issue. I am not sure if he has the skill to help me further. He didn't support my decision to go off of meds. He doesn't push me to speak.