I learned so much that I didn't expect. For example about my relationship with my parents. I grew up in an unsafe environment. I left the house when I was pretty young. I didn't feel a strong connection to my parents because they weren't emotionally available and they never really supported me. So here I was living my adult life, feeling all grown up. Turns out, I never really cut loose, emotionally speaking. That was a shocker. My T helped cut the ties and to create more autonomy.

I also learned to be more gentle for myself. Things don't have to be perfect anymore. Good is good enough. And I've found other ways to spend my time more fulfilling.

The best thing I learned, or gained, is self worth. I now truly believe in myself. And I truly believe that other people like me, are sincerely nice to me and care about me. I can still be insecure, of course. Like every other human being.