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Originally Posted by SoupDragon
I think, maybe, short term, focused therapy would have given me some skills to try and self manage, but I do think, I have gained from long term therapy, despite the negatives of now losing that weekly support.
Yes, you are right, part of me is hurt. T was providing that parental role, that I missed out on. I have to accept, that it can never completely mend or replace it and know T has worked hard to silence my 'inner critic' and foster more self compassion. I guess there is nothing more that can be achieved with T and now I just have to practice these things.
Rationally, I know T has my best interests at heart and doesn't want me to be stuck in a dependent relationship.
I just, I suppose, feel a bit pathetic and I also feel vulnerable and am not good at showing my weaknesses.
Still don't know how the next session will pan out. But am trying to be open minded / reflective.
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That's a very healthy way of processing that. I'm not sure how a T ever has that discussion with a client after so long. It must be hard for them as well, ya know? You are not showing a weakness this was a surprise for you and you need some time to digest what's taking place. You are a very fair minded person from what I know about you. I think having a thought out conversation with the T the next appointment will be very healing, but could be very emotional. The T should understand that and probably expects that to some extent.
