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Maybe what Pink was trying to suggest in starting this thread is that the people who spend so much time trying to help us feel cared for, might like or even need to hear that they are successful once in a while.

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You are right, Chaotic-- perhaps that is what I was suggesting without even knowing consciously. As you can see from my initial post, what I wrote to my T was the first time I ever gave him such a deep form of positive feedback. Tonight, my T responded with this:

"I received your e-mail and I am gratified, no I'm humbled, that you perceived my intent and that it felt successful. Your appreciation is well taken. I do not think of you as a pathology, a diagnosis or whatever psycho-babble would diminish you as a "true self". I know that's true. Seriously. Thanks for the picture, its close to my minds eye, but not as vivid. I appreciate your last comments, very much, and I have great confidence in you. After all, you have good taste."

With all I have put this man through and with all that he has done for me, it was time to let him know just how much I appreciate him and even moreso, how much I value him as a therapist in that I can only hope that one day I can treat my patients as he treats me. He truly goes above and beyond.