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Old Nov 07, 2014, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by feralkittymom View Post
I think good Ts always think in terms of "do no harm." While it feels disappointing, I think she's actually looking out for you by such a limited response. I have no doubt she was genuinely pleased to hear from you. Give it time. If you are meant to keep a relationship with her, it will have to develop very, very slowly to allow you both to gain the confidence to redefine the boundaries. Too much too soon could activate some painful feelings for you, and she doesn't want that to happen. I think your feeling of containment is great--it's your attachment and trust and a sign of a good foundation. As extensive and long-standing as our communication is, both my T and I keep to certain boundaries--and that's ok.
Thanks so much, feralkittymom- what you said makes a lot of sense. I feel like I understand more why she had to give a short reply. It definitely would have activated more hurt had I gotten more in the email. And maybe as time goes on and I start to be less invested in it, then it will be safer for her to include a bit more. It's helpful to know that you have certain boundaries with your T too. I will just have to take the time I need to heal and see what happens in the future.
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feralkittymom, precaryous
Thanks for this!
precaryous