Pinksoil,

I am so sorry you are hurting so badly. Hmmm, I'd like to pass along some advice a good friend gave me the other day when I was feeling really down and out. Oh, and by the way, you didn't say today was the quitting day, so no fair.

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LET'S ALL QUIT THERAPY ON THE SAME DAY. IT CAN BE LIKE THE NIGHT THAT DISCO WAS DESTROYED. WE CAN STOMP ON OUR APPOINTMENT CARDS AND SET FIRE TO OUR RECEIPTS.

Ok, no. Let's not. But %#@&#!, I know the feeling of just wondering how long the pain in the relationship will last... wondering what the point of the whole thing is... and feeling like the hurt outweights the benefit.

Okay, Miss, I have homework for you. I want you to take some time to think about some of the benefits of yesterday's session. I want you to write them down. You can post them here, or just write them down for youself.

Do it. Do I look like I'm joking? I didn't think so.

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Okay, so, make a list right now of all the reasons you must stay in therapy. At this moment and at this stage do NOT -- I repeat-- DO NOT consider the money aspect.

Next, think about how you could spread out the cost of a few reduced fee sessions until you are on your feet financially.

Next, make a list of those things you must pay for in the next week (therapy, gas, food, therapy, etc.) Then calmly make a list of how you will tackle the fiscal deficit. Consider asking for a loan and then paying it off slowly.

Then, when you are feeling a little better, maybe you can take on a private client or two? Maybe you can give some kind of lessons or even tutor at the school you go to? (Students from the Masters program you just graduated from...) Decide on a plan of action and implement it.

We are all feeling the pinch right now, with gas prices through the roof. I am going to be doing a lot of extra tutoring.

Sooooooooo, do I sound like I am joking? I don't think so.

Remember, Suze Orman says, people first money second.

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Take care of you.

xoxoxooxoxxoxoox