Okay, so I decided to revise my letter to T, which I plan to read to her Wednesday. I like it this way, what do y'all think? I'm going to leave it alone now, but I always appreciate feedback!

Dear T,

I have been worried about you for several weeks, although I have been too wrapped up in my own experience to reach out toward you in any way other than from a place of neediness. For the first time since I've noticed what I am about to tell you, I am in a place to regard you in a spirit of true compassion without the expectation of anything in return. I've perceived a distance in you that I do not feel is directed toward me personally or professionally. It simply strikes me that something is wrong. You've mentioned to me within the past couple of months several continuing health and mental issues. As your client, it is not my place to try to help you; but as your sister in Christ, it is my place to pray for you and love you. God is teaching me how to love through your very example. The lessons I am learning in my therapy experience with you will enhance and improve my life as long as I choose to abide by them.

No matter what is going on in your life, you always seem to soldier on. You are an adept and caring therapist who has made a tangible difference in my life. One thing I have always appreciated in my therapeutic process is that you have been willing to share with me some of your own struggles. This has enhanced and enriched my therapy in a way I never thought possible before beginning this journey. Therefore, I humbly ask, is something wrong, T? How may I carry you in prayer? Please know that this is therapeutic for me also, but I don't want you to share more than you are comfortable with. Considering all you’ve done and are doing for me, holding you in my prayers is the least I can do. If I am out of line or perceiving something that simply isn't there, please tell me, but I don't believe I am misperceiving as I’ve prayed over these words since my session last week.

Love,
Chopin