@Amyjay: Harsh words. But logical. I'm thinking about your dentist analogy. It makes sense; thank you for coming up with that analogy. But something in me still isn't sitting well with the situation. I'm still feeling resentful about it; there seems to be something different about the dentist situation versus the therapy situation. I can't seem to pick up on the distinction, though.

Family coming first is something that I don't understand. I do not even understand the notion of what a family is. To me, everyone is on equal footing. If a family member and friend, acquaintance, or patient is in need of help or guidance at the same time, I would help according to the urgency of the presenting situation or problem.