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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight
Hugs...I get the sense that your T feels he is almost above the rules of ethics, which is why he's OK with you telling friends and T2 about it. He's deluded himself into thinking he's doing nothing wrong. Or, worse, he knows he's doing something wrong, but doesn't care and doesn't think he'll get caught because he hasn't physically crossed a line, even though he has emotionally.
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Agreed, it sounds like your t thinks he's "above the law." It's also a common way to keep the victim silenced -- using psychological manipulation like this makes the victim question reality which is exactly what is happening.
It sounds like there is an emotional love affair going on here along with abuse of power. Have you done any research into "signs of emotional abuse from a therapist?" Does any of it ring true for you?
Getting out of an extremely unhealthy relationship like this very difficult and can be a long process. I understand how hard it is to leave. Remind yourself often that what this t is doing is wrong, wrong, wrong. Accept it as truth. And keep getting validation from the other t that this is wrong. Keep arming yourself with solid, non-judgmental support and knowledge (emotional abuse, manipulation tactics, unethical t behavior, etc) and it will build your power.