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Old Feb 24, 2016, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Gavinandnikki View Post
Have you ever cried in front of your therapist? I think I remember that you haven't.

Do you have any idea why?
No, I've never cried with ANY T, ever. I'm come closest with my current T; tears start to form but that's it. I think it's the way my family was, reserved and kept feelings inside. I never saw my parents cry. I didn't cry at my Mom's funeral or my H's. My Dad didn't cry at my Mom's funeral either.

I have cried many times as soon as I get out of my T's building. She keeps asking me the same question, and yesterday asked if there's anything she's doing to prevent the tears. She said another client told her that maybe she talked when she should be quiet. I know I consciously stop myself and I say out loud, "I don't want to cry" when it's just the opposite! T said she won't look at me if I cry if I don't want her to. She and I are both in agreement that it would be good if I could just let go! I think crying seems too intimate to me. I don't like people to see or hear stuff coming out of me.
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