My T encourages Emails. She's usually pretty good at at least acknowledging that she's received one... even if she can't fully respond. She tells me if she's read one, and she tells me if she hasn't had time. I always end up feeling guilty though, for Emailing her..as reading/responding IS on her own time. She doesn't OWE me that.

Knowing how I get behind on Emails sometimes (and I don't get that many), I can't imagine how many a T may get in a day, and to try to respond to them all. They may work full time then go home to active family lives....our younger T's may have kids to take to after school sports or other activities.... but family life, hobbies, and just REST.... I can't imagine the energy it takes to listen to peoples' problems all day. I know I wouldn't like working all day then having to go home and return Emails all evening....