Hi Angela, AKA SweetCrusader!!

I love what you said. You sound like me. I'm sure I don't recognize when I'm heading into or directly involved in a crisis. It seems life has been one right after another, so it's something you train yourself (consciously or unconsciously) to deal with it and downplay it. I have no idea how to rely on a therapist, either. That requires opening up too much...becoming too vulnerable to that one person....and that sends up red danger flags to me. So, I guess it takes time to become comfortable enough to expose oneself.

I am so proud of you for learning that you can lean on your therapist!!!! You're way ahead of the game from me! It's difficult to lean on someone because it feels like you are showing a weakness. And I am woman, I am strong!!

Thanks so much for writing back! I wish you all the best!

Hugs,
Sandy