I have really appreciated this thread, Teal. I know for one thing: I no longer see sui as an option. For me this is a huge step. Other things I continue to struggle with (the depression). I saw where someone said that when they are getting close to being done with therapy to let the therapist know. The client has to make the call/decision. I can really relate to not stopping suddenly. I believe that as a person starts to feel the need of therapy less, there should be a tapering off of therapy. Make sessions further apart.
Love this thread.