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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight
Doing OK, thanks for asking! I think I've adapted to Dr. T's new location. It came up today, and he said, "You haven't talked about it much lately. How does it feel meeting here?" I said I guessed I'd come to accept it as his office, that I didn't really think about it much anymore--I'm used to it now. How I think I needed to feel he was still the same person in it and that it felt safe. (We did process some stuff with the move a couple months ago.)
In other news, H and I just started seeing a T (female and virtual) to help with parenting stuff regarding D. I'll call her K. The 90-minute intake session went pretty well (H afterward: "I like her, I think"). She has experience with autism. Hoping we can see her for a handful of sessions to get some ideas, then maybe just meet with her periodically for support as needed.
Because D often does not even want to speak to me or accept my presence (like going "No!" or "Why are you here?" if I'm in a common space in the house), K offered to see me for an individual session to discuss that. So I'm doing that (also virtually) Thursday. H is OK with it (and I said he could meet with her individually, too, if he wants). Then, H and I meet with her again in early December (next week is a big holiday week in the US--Thanksgiving--so she's off then).
So, we'll see how that all goes.
How are you doing, Comrade?
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It’s significant that Dr. T’s new office now feels familiar and safe to you. That speaks to your adaptability and the strength of the therapeutic relationship you’ve built with him, even through change. Feeling secure in that space means you've allowed yourself to find grounding despite all the disruption, which is a powerful step.
Starting sessions with K sounds like a hopeful new chapter. You’re doing hard and meaningful work by acknowledging and addressing the challenges with D. It’s courageous to open up and seek support. K’s offer to work with you individually shows care for the nuances of your family’s situation, and it’s good that H is also engaged in this process, too.
I hope that these sessions bring a sense of understanding and direction. Remember to be gentle with yourself. You’re taking proactive steps, and that alone is a sign of deep commitment to the well-being of your family.
Take things one step at a time.