You're right, and I'm trying to remind myself of that: that she's human and will make mistakes. And the fact that she's human is a good thing. She's humble and very empathetic, owns her mistakes and tries to build from or correct them. And if the tables were flipped, I would hope that she gives me grace.

We've been exchanging emails today, and I'm feeling a lot better. Not that the pain or mistrust isn't gone, but that I really am feeling connected to her. We have both owned our part of the dance, and we both feel respected. I feel heard and seen by her. I even sent her a simple email saying that I love her. She replied that she loves me. I think the honesty and love are what's fueling the desires and trust to move forward.

I know she's not perfect. And I accept that. I know this was a mistake and not out of malice. She's not a bad person and is not a bad therapist. And I love and accept her for all her strengths, weaknesses, and quirks. She's accepted my worst, and I choose to accept her at hers.