One of the most grueling sessions I’ve had with kashi to date. Started off lighthearted enough as I got over the shock of his new very-short haircut. But this week he scheduled extra time for me even though he feels he can’t charge me for it because of an insurance contract issue. (Was planning on paying out of pocket for the extra part. )

I started to finally tell him about the abuse and neglect I suffered in a daycare setting when I was young. Also told him the fuzzy memories of other events. I wanted to make the best use of the extra time so I really wanted to tell him as much as possible today. As it became harder to speak he said I was doing a “Freudian thing” , covering my mouth. He gently asked me to take my hand away from my face and put
my palm out face up. He walked me through a relaxation exercise all while softening his voice and telling me I’m safe. It helped. I was able to tell him a bit more not everything. He was really present and at the end revealed a personal situation affected by him right now but our work together helps him too not that therapy should be about him. He said I was one of the gems of his practice, I think meaning that he finds our work rewarding. I said how important he has been to me Got my hug at the end. Afterwards I felt a little foggy driving around doing errands after therapy. I also feel tired and muscle soreness all over. A hard but rewarding session.