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Originally Posted by Lauliza
I think it's more honest to tell a client they want to help them to the best of their their ability. Checking in with clients see of therapy is working and changing it up if it's not is good practice. Therapy is not an exact science and even the most experienced clinician can't know for sure that their approach will work.
LCM is the one support person the OP has at the moment so I think walking away from the relationship is not an option for her right now. I agree an experienced T should be added when the time is right, but that's a very personal decision. Plus, I think the mention of alcohol use triggers a strong reaction in people because growli's posts sound so desperate. But alcohol makes you so much less inhibited that people reveal their deepest darkest thoughts-thoughts that you forget about when you're sober. From the posts here it doesnt sound like the OP is as consumed by this relationship as she once was.
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A year ago, I would sound that desperate sober. Now when I'm sober, I'm sometimes sad that she's not there. I sometimes want a hug or I want her to hold me and play with my hair and tell me she loves me and everything will be okay. Usually, I'm not thinking about her unless I'm doing something I know she wouldn't approve of, I'm wondering if she'd be proud of me, she's talking to me directly, I see something that reminds me of her like her favorite animal or dog breed or I'm scared.
I have dreams of her protecting me and scolding me and keeping me safe instead of the dreams I'd have about her adopting me. Not that you can absolutely infer anything from that.