LT

I'd consider those examples of boundaries, we ALL have boundaries. We can set them with T's as well. They are professional so in that sense they need boundaries but I'd still not say they are an authority figure. Ya he COULD do those things but, then you COULD report him for being unethical or you COULD quit etc.

Every single T I've seen, has said that I can't control other people's reactions. Only mine. That is true. This is just part of being human.

You are giving your T the power, by allowing him to be an authority figure to you. That was all I was saying about journaling, really think about WHY you see them this way and if it REALLY is about authority.... again, why would you not have this with women if you have issues with your mom too? I think it's something else. I've discussed privately with you but wont say here, I still believe it. There is a reason you are seeking attention and love from all these other men, that is the issue that you need to figure out how to work through. It doesn't have to have a label.

At any rate, we can debate it until the cows come home, but that wasn't my point at all. I was merely getting you to ask yourself for journaling reasons why you see it this way and how you can maybe work on changing that to help yourself move forward?