Yesterday T and I went over the rules for me emailing and calling her. I expected that there would be restrictions but there weren't. I can email any time that I want to and call any time that I need to, even on weekends. She told me when to expect replies either by email or phone. It was nice to know the rules.
But why did I start crying? Maybe it was because she was so nice to me and really seemed to care about me. I don't generally put my trust in someone that I care for because they may let me down later. But I'm going to have to trust her if I'm going to get anything accomplished in therapy.
I also spent a few moments in session talking about some of the abuse when I was a kid. No tears then though. Hmmm...?
Anyone else experience emotions like this in therapy? Just curious.
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"What is Real? asked the Velveteen Rabbit one day.
"Real isn't how you are made," said the Skin Horse. "It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real."
"Does it hurt?" asked the Rabbit.
"Sometimes," said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. "When you are Real you don't mind being hurt."
-The Velveteen Rabbit by Marjorie Williams
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