For the past year I haven't dealt with child parts much at all. My T supported me through a difficult year of my H's illness and subsequent death. She helped me cope.

She's helped me sort out my feelings about him, and supported my steps to become my own person. She's my cheerleader for painting.

She continues to help me with my anxiety and stresses mindfulness. I'm becoming more comfortable with my body and we're talking about physical and sexual issues.

It's just that when this issue comes up, it hits hard! She'll probably say it's early attachment issues again. There may be nothing to do about it but accept the pain and let my feelings out. I can go back to working on adult parts and see how it goes, unless my T has an idea. I have enough to work on.

I guess I see my T as someone stable who is on my side, who I can confide in, someone who encourages me to accept myself and spread my wings.