I texted the therapist to let her know I was running a few minutes late because the county water people were blocking my driveway. Doubtless something to do with the hurricane. She texted back "We are closed today, so sorry I forgot to tell you. [Receptionist] took everyone off the schedule for today and I told her I would call you. I'm so sorry."
I texted "ok."
She texted "Please forgive me, I'm so sorry." Then "So you decided to stay" and "I hope your ok."
I felt like ignoring her or texting "Had I evacuated, you would already know because I would have cancelled our appointment." I kind of wish I had. But I texted "I am fine" instead.
I do think she is sorry, but I am still angry. I might have reacted in a different way except I don't know when my next appointment will be. Doesn't seem like escalating things by pitching a fit over text will do anything but stoke my anger and leave me to stew in it for an indeterminate amount of time due to the hurricane.
Still, I'm mad.
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