I got an unexpected phone call!

Just a little background... Three weeks ago I had to say goodbye to a person in my life who wasn't my T but she was my counselor at a day psych rehab which I had been attending for three years in addition to my regular therapy. Well, I haven't been doing very well this week because my T is on vacation, and usually this other counselor was always available for me, and I felt very much connected to her. It was very good for me to have more than one person as a support for me, and it has worked well all these years. Well she took another job and three weeks ago I had to say goodbye. It was very sudden, and at the same time I also was discharged from the program, which I have also been missing. Since T has been gone on vacation, it has really hit me that I am alone. I know my T said i can call her, but still that feeling that there is no "safety net" has been upsetting and I have thought about trying to find a way to contact this other counselor just to say hi and connect, and to see how she likes her new job. Well, today she called me!!!!! I am so thrilled. She said she wanted to see how I am doing and said she has been thinking a lot about me! It was so nice to hear from her. I never thought I would ever talk to her again. I can't even express how good it feels to feel cared about and thought about, still. I'm not alone. Things change and people move on, but the caring doesn't go away! I just had to share, I'm so happy right now!

That is awesome I'm so glad she called you, especially right now when you were feeling so alone.

Thanks for sharing your happiness with us!

oh wow - thanks for sharing!! that really makes me smile and go gooey inside. does this mean you'll be able to keep in touch with her every now and again? it sounds like you were both special to each other.

i'm especially glad she called when you needed someone. there *are* people who care about you and want to be a part of your safety net, ((((Tayquincy))).

Hurray TayQuincy. It's awesome to feel like there's someone there, someone on your side. So glad your counselor was so kind and caring and was thoughtful enough to call you. Good for you!!! Take good care!

oh wow, that makes me feel so happy for you!! It must feel so warm and safe, to know people are out there thinking about you and caring about you and hoping you are doing well.

that is so lovely. Its a shame they dont do that more often isnt it. A small thing can go a long way.

Tay,

I'm glad she called to check on you! It's hard being in a state of change/transition and also having your regular t gone.