I often think, what would T say or maybe even do, in certain situations. For me it is because I am learning what an emotionally healthy person might think or say or do. Seeing my T it has been like seeing the world through a different set of eyes, in a way, because she does help to explain the world to me.
For example when I see someone walking down the street and they seem as if they are looking at Mr and I get scared, I can hear my T say, "maybe they are scared of you, and just keeping an eye on you" even though she had never said that. That's just one example.
Not sure if it makes sense, but again, in social situations, if I am getting freaked out, my T would probably take herself away from it by just making a polite excuse and leaving. I find that difficult, but knowing that she might do that helps me to do what is best for me.
She comes across as pretty stable and emotionally healthy to me, so I have no problems with my looking up to her or thinking "what would T say, or do." Some of this is still me, and I would never follow this 100%, because it is all about balance, but it gives a different viewpoint for me.
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