Quote:
Originally Posted by SS1971
Thank you. I've struggled with her being away for so long .. and it's still another 5 weeks until she is back .. some other stuff has happened which has added to the struggle and she said something about Mother's Day which made me feel like she invalidated my feelings
I said (which was horrible I know) ..
" I don't want to talk to you ... I feel upset and am struggling ..
You're not here and you don't care ... I hate you ..
And Mother's Day may be commercial crap to you but saying that to me after I told you how much of a struggle that time of year is for me felt like you just invalidated my feelings"
She replied "oh, ok, I am here if you change your mind"
|
You might think it is horrible - what you said - but at the time you really felt it and that is ok.
Personally, from her reply, I'd take it as she will more than likely talk to you about it at your next session. That's good. Maybe you could write down all of your thoughts and feelings so you can refer back to it in your next session...feelings like this pass over time and if it's something you really need to discuss then writing it down might be a good idea for you?
She has also left the line of communication open for you - again, this is a good thing and is there if you need it.
I don't mean to invalidate your feelings or situation but I'm guessing your T has seen and heard it all. Please don't worry (easier said than done I know) [emoji4]