I'm currently winding down in therapy after 10 months (Sept 2011-Nov 2011 with intern, then Feb 2012-now with current T). My T asked me yesterday what I gain from therapy/therapist? We both agree that I find it interesting indeed. She pointed out how I even started back to college to get a Psych degree and hopefully one day be a therapist myself. She knows that I'm on PC alot. She's aware of my deep feelings of her and exT. I told her that I get something from it but that I'm unable to define or identify exactly what it is. She said for her that therapy provided clarity and guidance and just to be heard. It's so much more/deeper than that for me. My life has been completely redefined. I'm not at all the same as I was a year ago. I told her that what therapy provides for me is something that I've never had, but that I hope and pray that I can find in real life. She assured me that I can and will if I keep looking. What is it that I'm missing in real life that therapy provides for me? Help appreciated. Thanks in advance PC friends