Have been out of therapy for over two years. My therapist and I transitioned into a wonderful friendship. And as my friend she knows the most intimate parts of me, so has been willing to use her professional skills in our friendship (if asked), like she does for other friends and family. But, I also learned in therapy to cultivate more intimate relationships with other long term friends (never revealed myself to them), that had always been there.

My kid is home from college and we had a not so pleasant episode where I was left feeling hurt. First thing I did was call my ex therapist and left a concerning voicemail. I was able to reach out to another in the mean time, so I sent her an email that said, "Never mind. I'm good." That night at 9 pm she by email: "Been a super busy day - had people squeezed in to accommodate being gone yesterday to the training in XX. That was very good, except long, and so didn't get home until after 10.

So, just saw this as I was starting to listen to messages. Are you sure? I can talk now if you would like. "

I am glad that she taught me how to build a support system from old friends and new people that I meet. I have different layers of friends.