Dear T,

I wonder if part of the problem is that my voice just doesn't get exercised. I know it isn't always the case, or the problem, but because we meet so early in the morning, often not a word has actually exited my mouth for many hours before, sometimes it will be as much as 24 hours or longer. Maybe then that, added to the stress and worry of the topic content, is too much to break that silence barrier. Maybe if I read you a story first, it would at least exercise my vocal chords in a non stressful.manner.

When I have writing prepared and I read it, it seems easier to get into talking.

PS. I do appreciate your patience, but sometimes I do think you could do more to help. Just sitting there with me in that silence is good, and it is new and it is non invasive, but sometimes I need your help. Asking me smaller questions, helping me break it down etc. I needed that last session but you didn't seem to see that.