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Old Mar 18, 2021, 09:28 PM
snowangel17 snowangel17 is offline
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Originally Posted by InkyBooky View Post
Part of me knows my therapist is no longer a good fit for me. The reasons are subtle, but also profound. I won't go into all the details. It's nothing nefarious or unethical, but I think I've known for a long time that she isn't right for me. However, I continue to struggle with letting go.

The problem is that I am DEEPLY attached to her. I do have severe attachment trauma from my family of origin (in addition to issues around loss, abandonment, trauma bonding and abuse). So even though I know I need to let her go I am literally clinging to her like a terrified child....doing everything I can possibly think of to make it work. Without going into specifics, I know for a fact this is a reenactment. However, she has not seemed to notice. Or at least she hasn't acknowledged it.
Oh my...You have described exactly how I am feeling with my T but was unable to articulate. I too am deeply attached and although she has done nothing wrong it feels like a reenactment of sorts and I am beginning to feel like I need to try something different.
Maybe taking a break might be helpful. Or taking a break and starting to see a new T to discuss what is happening may help give you more clarity and confidence to move forward. This is what I am considering.
Hugs from:
InkyBooky, ScarletPimpernel
Thanks for this!
InkyBooky