I sure hope that previous t of yours was reported to the appropriate board......folks like him ought to have their license revoked! Why are they in this field?!

Seems like you had a wonderful session and I too like the way he heard you out and said, 'ok'. No defensiveness, no games, just allowing for your experience and 'ok'ing it. Nice.

Interesting insight about numbing in order to maintain connectedness....

You do sound relieved. Isn't that the case when we express ourselves to someone who truly hears us. How cozy.