I tend to express stronger emotions via email, and just today in fact, I sent an email where I said “F*** you,” to T. I’d say that was my bratty, petulant side for sure. I imagine that when I see him next he will not be offended by this, but will validate my feelings of being frustrated by therapy and the emotions it brings out. He hasn’t ever told me to stop. I keep waiting for it, but it hasn’t happened yet.

I also did not express myself growing up. I was well-behaved, polite, etc, and I’d say I’m pretty much that way in my adult life too. My therapy relationship can be all over the place and I’m still figuring it all out.