T,

I wish I hadn't broken down and emailed you. I was doing great on my own. I don't want to rely on you or need you. Just know that it was a temporary slip-up. I will NEVER allow myself to depend on you so much that you can hurt me. Yes, I know. You've never hurt me Intentionally. But you've hurt me, nontheless, many times. I've given you every chance I could. I have to look out for myself now.

I appreciate whatever you can give me in terms of knowledge, a listening ear, and/or skills building. But this is a business relationship clear and simple. My therapy hour is for temporary collaboration between two adults to reach an agreed-upon goal. Nothing more. Nothing less.