Thanks Hazel and Depletion. Depletion - it sounds like we're on the same page. I had to explain to my T that, while I was very grateful that he had emailed me to check in (I was traveling and very anxious about the trip), that when he didn't respond to my reply, I felt like he had just said, "hi how are you?" and then turned around and walked away when I tried to answer. It was weird, and definitely makes me feel like there's no point in emailing... it's like even though I think that he thinks emailing is ok (I think???) - it's like constantly ringing the doorbell and having no one answer the door.

But, like I said... if it helps containment, I can appreciate that. It feels a little less awful!

Thanks.