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I just LOVE your posts! So intelligent and well-thought out! Nice sequence of events, btw.

She refused to give you more fulsome praise? It is absolutely her. I think she is wrong, too! My xT told me he wasn't going to be my cheerleader anymore and now yours is not giving fulsome praise? What's this world coming to?

At least she took full responsibility for it taking you ten years to come up with your persecution complex sequence. Courageous on her part.

Seriously, though, it is nice to hear some kind of encouragement while you are rolling the big mud ball up the steep hill. That's where all the work goes. When you've completed the task, praise is great, but I guess it would be nice to have both.

Such praise hoarders these therapists can be at times.

I am truly impressed at your ability to creatively articulate your point to your therapist. I like the way you ask her direct questions! It seems like you two have a good relationship. Looking forward to the fatherhood post. Take care!