The way the connection between therapist and client was described in another thread really hit a nerve with me. This deep and unique connection, which can be intense and healing, but also scary and confusing.
The feeling of looking into T's eyes and feeling this deep understanding, this complete mutual immersion in the process, the feeling of being reached so deeply for the first time in your life, it is just so valuable and so healing. I miss that.
I think the need to have one's inner child nurtured can increase the need for this connection, but also increases the chance of being hurt. It takes a skilled T to get the balance right and to contain the powerful emotions that this kind of work can stir.
I think it's this connection that will ultimately see me return to T1, but I will have to take some responsibility for staying mindful of what's happening in the relationship. It is a mighty difficult balance to strike.