i went with patient because, more than anything else, i value the way he's stayed with me through the best and the worst of sessions. and between sessions too. for nearly 7 years.

it's been really hard at times, for me and for him. my childhood was horrific and we're still uncovering layers of damage that it did. we've had to go so slow at times, and even with all the ways he's proven caring and trustworthy, i still spook pretty easily.

and he's still with me. still committed and working hard and meeting the needs he can. and working at whatever pace i need to at any given time.