Did she ever make you feel that way? I'm thinking my t is a pretty good mom, and I got a good demonstration of it this week when his son stopped by the office with his (ie the son's) dog. T stepped out to see him but I found the click-clicking of the dog's nails against the floor irresistible and I called the dog over! Anyway, t introduced us and I have been thinking about it, and what really sticks in my mind is that when my brother is around, I disappear to my mother. But t kept us all in the room. I have brought friends to meet t, and then I disappear! I even refer to them as HIS friends now. My point is, I've never gotten this far with any other t. I didnt even realize it til this week. So was this a wish or a truth of your therapy? I think it's worth having.