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I really need to self soothe and I was always proud of never becoming an alcoholic, drug addict or using elicit drugs. Well therapy sessions have been making me need to shut down and not think and so I went home today and drank two drinks. It felt great but I really wanted permission from him so I did not have to feel ashamed or hide it. I sent him a message asking him how much can I drink and that I need his permission.
He is fine with it as long as I am not driving. People have been using alcohol for its effects for thousands of years. He said we can have a discussions on how much is to much.
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When a child’s emotional needs are not met and a child is repeatedly hurt and abused, this deeply and profoundly affects the child’s development. Wanting those unmet childhood needs in adulthood. Looking for safety, protection, being cherished and loved can often be normal unmet needs in childhood, and the survivor searches for these in other adults. This can be where survivors search for mother and father figures. Transference issues in counseling can occur and this is normal for childhood abuse survivors.
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