Richter now I am dealing with the nearing death of a family member where I am the sole decision maker. It is a very complex issue and because of covid I have to attend all thr meeting by myself. All the emotions are compounded by the fact that it is intertwined with much of my trauma.

So the last couple of weeks have been difficult and I feel like I am on this journey all alone even though my husband is supportive although he doesn't understand why it is so triggering for me.

Sessions with T have been very helpful in processing it all and helping me deal with the emotions. I have cried in the last 2 sessions more than I every have in therapy. T has always been okay with me texting between sessions and we have discussed it a few times to make sure we were on the same page about my expectations and what she is comfortable with. Last week at the end of the appointment she briefly mentioned me reaching out if I need to...I did not contact her even though I wanted to. Last night she was very specific about texting if I need anything and said a bit more. So here's the thing I use to reach out to long term T a lot even if it was just because I needed support. I have been so afraid of needing T too much and I only reach out when I am REALLY struggling. Right now I just need to feel that connection and maybe reassurance that I am making the right choices etc. Yet it doesn't feel like a good enough reason to text her. Do you use out if session contact in this manner?? Does your T encourage or discourage it?