I somehow managed to ask T if I could have a second session this week. I never ask anyone for anything; that's kind of my 'thing'. Just the very fact that I asked for this is a HUGE step forward for me. T noticed this as well and told me that he knew it was very hard for me to ask & how much work it took me to get to this point. It was uncomfortable, but exciting to see that I am able to try out new things.

My plan is to use the extra session to talk about a chapter in a book I've brought in a few times. T and I have been calling it 'The Really Big Deal'. I have been talking around it for a while. He's read the cover and flipped through the contents, but I haven't shown him my favorite part. It's time for me to share what about it is important to me.

He has done some wonderful things lately, even if a few of them are hard for me to process. One session we went outside and took pictures. So now I have a picture of him on my phone... and also a picture he took of me. That was his idea. Also, we had talked about how I'd love a blanket in the therapy room, He actually brought one in. I flipped out about it, but I still have trouble accepting comfort, so I'm working through all of that with him. He's been very helpful and patient and I am very thankful for his assistance as I work to make changes in my life.