Dear c_r,

are you trying to fool me? I've noticed you've been struggeling with this group situation over the last few weeks. There was your unwillingness to open up, you were "too nice" (functioning!), no "real" feelings to catch on to, and the occasional spiteful remark to no-one in particular, which clearly showed me that your volcano is just about to erupt.

I am sorry that I had to re-organize my schedule and thus our individual sessions were no longer possible. We talked lots about this, and I repeat: This is not to punish you. I am as sorry about this as you are. And I am sorry that you are struggeling.

And yet there is a real chance for you in this: To grow, to learn to be more honest to yourself in situations that you perceive as 'unsafe', to leave the ever so nice pastor's daughter outside. Stop functioning and start to be real. You can do it. I trust your abilities in this.

Much love, art T.

PS: Do turn up tonight! Don't even think about chickening out!