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Old Mar 13, 2009, 05:52 AM
Anonymous29412
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I think hugs are totally something to talk about in therapy (as awkward as that sounds!)

When I started therapy, I was so freaked out about the idea of my T EVER even kind of coming close to touching me that I practically walked out of there with my back against the wall after ever appointment, keeping one wary eye on him the whole way.

The story of how we worked up to hugs is a long one (and I won't bore you with it here!), but there was a time when we talked about hugs a lot. It wouldn't feel "right" to me if it was a "reward" for a job well done...because if I didn't get one, I would feel like "did I not do a good job?" T and I talked about hugs as a way to connect, and to sort of symbolize that whatever happens, we are still connected and the same.

Do you think you will discuss the hug in your next appt with her??

Here are some more <- (not a reward; just because I like you!)