Yuh I think this is diffinately one of the most important by-product of therapy. I also feel that connection with my kids that I never felt before. I'm not saying its there all the time but I notice it when It happens.

I also find I have to question my motive behind any conversation I may have now. I see my own BS so much and understand so much better why I am acting/talking in such a way.

I'm not sure if others notice this also, but I do feel that maybe I am able to connect so much better now, that I can't always find others who can connect also. I'm so use to talking my feelings in T, and understanding myself that I forget the general population are not in therapy LOL! and I have to stop myself at times from revealing to much, especially at work when we're all just chit-chating.

I wonder though when therapy is over with, will things calm down and I will become just a regular bozo in life, but with that extra gift therapy has given me???

I think while active in the therapy process it does make things a little odd at times. A bit like when your learning to drive, you do everything just so, pump the steering wheel instead of crossin arms, and aware of other drivers and their bad habits??? Until your a qualified driver and you just drive and don't pay much attention to how you drive, or other drivers, unless they crash in to you of course LOL.