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ECHOES> I used to think I wanted to be a therapist, even growing up, but I think I realize now that I'd have a hard time carrying such difficult stories. I'm too self blaming and am not sure I'd be able to recover if I were unable to help a patient in the way s/he needed.
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I think these are things a therapist learns about and learns to do, during their education and training. Just like an astronaut doesn't know how to be an astronaut without education and training.
What if you chose not to distract from your feelings? Since you like to read (I know, another book, what can I say
), you might enjoy Pema Chodron's book "When Things Fall Apart". She imparts a lot of wisdom and her books are just nice to read
