I've thought some more on this, and maybe it's not such a paradox. The more I let go of Evil Madame T, the closer I get to Good Madame T.

Incidentally, my friend did pass on my greeting during his session today. We figured she might say, "If CE wants to say hello, let him come and say it himself." Not a bit of it! She said, "Say hello from me too," and she was smiling when she said it.

She can be quite charming so long as I don't criticise her or ask anything of her. If I keep that in mind, maybe I can visit her occasionally.