At this precise point in my life, the answer is no. I have left or been separated from such people, for the most part. I guess my father is a person that I've been avoiding, nowadays. It's not that I don't need or want him in my life. I do. But he is not good for me. Really, I wish I had my mother, whom we lost about 14 years ago. This may sound strange, but my psychiatrist has compensated for these losses, to a degree. In the last 12+ years, I have seen my psychiatrist more than my father, even though my dad normally lives only 35 mins away. My psychiatrist listens to me, unlike my dad, gives advice/guidance, and is more sympathetic.

Q: Have you ever felt particularly close to any past or present doctor or therapist?