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I didn't read what you are seeing Claire. I took the post Pegasus wrote to be more of an encouraging post, not one that was meant for reprimand. There are some Ts out there who are abusing. But, there are a lot of good Ts out there and that's worthy to note too.



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I get what you're saying, but if this post had been about any other type of abuse I think it would be easier to understand why it is hurtful. Imagine how people who have suffered domestic violence would feel if they logged on to read a post where someone said there have been a lot of people talking about domestic violence lately and I am afraid that women won't want to date anymore so I just want people to know that X% of people do not abuse their partners. Even though I know it's not the intent, the result is that it minimizes the problem.

Most therapists don't abuse their patients, most parents don't abuse their children, most teachers don't abuse their students, and so on. Some do, however. Dr. Gary Schoener, a psychologist in Minnesota, who I've personally spoken with in the past has consulted on over 3,000 cases of professional misconduct. That makes me really, really sad because while it's the minority of professionals who do this, it's still way too many.

And please, I don't want anyone to misunderstand me. I am not by any means attacking therapists or mental health professionals. I will not do that. I could not have asked for a therapist more caring or more ethical than the person I am blessed to have in my life now. I know that I'm ultra-sensitive to this topic. I guess in a way I also feel kind of protective of others who have been though this because I don't them to shoulder any guilt that is not theirs to carry. And now I'm babbling so I'm going to be quiet.