But, regarding this thead specifically... I just think this is a hurdle I need to jump. I need to know how she feels about me, if she's comfortable with the idea of giving me a hug. It's fair to know where I stand, and it's hard not to know. My therapist and I believe that an important part of the therapeutic process is the relationship, that it, itself is healing... and well, I'd like her to be someone I could count on to know that she would be willing to comfort me like that as she sees my struggles. So... yes, I'm concerned about it, and hope very much it all works out.