I can't stop thinking about what I posted in the "how do you want your last session to be?" thread. I don't think I can wait until then. I want to ask her now so if she says no, I can process my disappointment with her.

It would mean so much to me if she would paint a small painting just for me. Painting is her hobby so I know she paints whenever she has free time. I'm not asking for proof that she cares about me. I don't need that. It's just something I would treasure forever.

My T does things out-of-the-box and our shared interest in art has been a source of connection. She may want us to paint together in the session, but she uses oils, I think, so it's not practical in the office. Maybe I will have to settle for that option anyway, but I really wish that she would give me this small gift.

I'm already thinking how hard it will be to ask her, but I'm going to anyway. I know in RL, it's rude to ask (unless it's from my H) for exactly what you want, but this is therapy. One of my former Ts gave me a book when I terminated with her; the others didn't give me anything. I gave them gifts. The book from that T was a surprise; I thought it was against the rules. Apparently not. She wrote something nice in it; the book itself wasn't what I would have chosen.

So, has anyone asked for a specific gift from their T, and did you get it?
I know asking for a T to BUY something would be rude, but asking her to do something that she already does for enjoyment and relaxation, seems a little more acceptable. It probaby crosses boundaries for many Ts. Any thoughts on this?