Thank you for sharing that warm moment Sister.
I find myself lately really missing my first pdoc... as he was warm and fuzzy and as my current pdoc said he pulled me out of water as I was drowning. I do remember one time that I was really at a low time when I said I would ask you for a hug if I thought it would be legal.... and he gave me a hug.
Echoes, I am so pleased for you and where you are right now. You have worked so hard to get to where you are.... through trial and error and difficult times. I know that there are times that we are so used to feeling rough that it is difficult to believe or let ourselves feel good. As I have taped to my computer at work... you know already... Trust Happiness. Allow yourself to feel nourished and enjoy the experience.