Thanks. I agree with the feeling that when you cry in front of another person, then one isnīt alone with it anymore. My T is also caring and says she's happy I now can cry in therapy.
In a way I though feel that she perhaps thinks I exaggerate or that she thinks itīs ok to cry but my issues arenīt that big really to be cried over. When having cried for several sessions it can also be like it's "neccessary" to cry or else there are no "real" session if you know how I mean?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pennster
I cry a lot with my therapist, Sarah. I have a lot of grief over many losses in my life, and for me its very helpful to have a space with someone where I can feel my sadness and not be alone with it.
And what you say about feeling sorrow for the things you have gone through really resonates with me. My therapist is exceedingly kind, and I think his compassionate response to my suffering allowed me to see what I had gone through from a different perspective. I remember feeling very sorry for myself for awhile, because I have had so many sad things happen - for me it was such an important step in learning to take better care of myself, and not to just check out emotionally.
And I still cry a lot. It really helps me to have a place where I can deal with my sadnesses.
|