When I started therapy, the goals t and I set were to reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem, and work on relationship issues. Parts of that have been accomplished. Other parts are slowly progressing.

For me, happiness is an emotion that cannot be sustained nor should it be. There is a time for happiness and sorrow. Last session, t said her wish for me was to find joy in my life. I think that is one of the best goals I could have. I believe joy can be found in all situations. For me, joy is a centered state of being. A good deal of this comes from my religious beliefs. Part of therapy for me is learning to see the joy in life.