Dear T,

You have told me repeatedly that I am different from your other patients and that I intrigue you. Initially, your neverending curiosity about my life made me feel valued and made it easier for me to talk to you. Thank you for that. However, it's getting in the way now. I want to hold on to this "special status" so badly that I am afraid of opening up to you. If you could see me, the real and full me, I would lose my intrigue and become just another patient. I am afraid that you will get bored and "leave" me.

Seeing you is the highlight of my week. I am scared that anything less than your full attention would break me. Please don't pull back.