((((((((((((((((((notme9))))))))))))))))))))))

There have been times when I've wanted to base the entire state of my therapy relationship, and whether or not I should continue, on one phone call, or one e-mail reply, or one session. There have DEFINITELY been times when I've come thisclose to quitting because he didn't give me what I needed.

But....instead, I have always gone and talked to him about what I needed and didn't get. Sometimes he misunderstood. Sometimes he tried to give me what I needed, but I just didn't hear it. Sometimes I didn't communicate clearly enough what it was that I wanted.

There have been other times when he has almost magically given me what I need without me even asking....those are the best, of course.

But (as much as I hate when other people say this to me!), therapists really ARE human, and they don't always get it right.

I think I "get" how important this is to you. I can think of a few times when I just felt DESPERATE to have a certain need met - and he blew it. But over the course of our relationship, he has more than made up for it.

I guess what I am saying is that...I really, really hope she gives you what you need in this e-mail. And I hope if she misses, you will talk to her about it, and give her another chance...if you've had a good therapy relationship until now, is it worth throwing away over one e-mail??

(((((((((((((((((notme9)))))))))))))))))))) Sending tons of safe hugs and wishes that you get exactly what you need...