Too shy and lizard lady, I totally agree. Horses are therapy. They pick up on body language you have no idea you are exhibiting, there personalities clash or mesh with yours, and petting them is very relaxing.

IT I think I saw on here some in this thread, your T wanted to know why it was important that she like your rat. It is important. I totally get that. It is validating to have someone else appreciate and maybe even love the things that are important to you. You are searching for validation from her because you are in search of validation from people in general. Is that a correct assessment?

If T had a rat, hamster, bunny, guinea pig, or some other small animal I could hold during session or even a cat or dog it would help me open up. I guess I am just weird that way.