Thanks, Murray.

It really was helpful for me to hear that I wasn't completely insane about it all. I really needed the validation that my experience was not just a figment of "me reliving my past" like my T said.

It does put me in a bit of a pickle because it also validates my truth about not being able to talk to him about certain issues because of how he reacts. That certainly can't be good in a client/T relationship. I need to figure out if this is an environment I can work with. Can I accept his limitations? Or, do I need to seek help elsewhere? I've invested 4 years with this T and I am attached to a certain degree.

I hate this.