If your T has given you some sort of transitional object (a stone, a note, a stuffed animal, whatever form), have you talked to the T about how you used that object? Like, that you held the stone, reread the note, snuggled the stuffed animal, etc.? If so, how did the T react?

My T had initially given me a stone at my request to help me get through some stressful PhD interviews. I asked if it was OK to hold onto it, and he'd said yes. For the record, I'm apparently his first client (in 17 years) to ask for a transitional object. So today, I mentioned how I'd felt really sad the other day and held the stone for a bit (I just said I held it in my hand--didn't mention that I actually held it against my chest) and that it made me feel better. I said I was afraid to share, that he'd think that was weird. His response? "Only a little bit weird. Like, say, 10% weird, 90% not-weird." Which...still made me feel awkward. Why is it at all weird if something he gave me provided me comfort in a difficult time? (It led to a good discussion about how people with secure attachment can internalize feelings, while those who don't have that may need outside reminders.)

I wonder if it's because it's the first time he's given a transitional object (he did have a client steal a stone and tell him about it later), he's just not sure how to respond? Or if he's just uncomfortable with my attachment? So, just wondering how other people's T's have reacted. Unfortunately this came up near end of session, but will discuss with him more Monday, because of course my brain is focusing on the "10% weird."