Here we go...T is on vacation A LOT from April through August. I mean A LOT. Things really fell apart in my therapy last summer, but I am hopeful that the attachment is strong enough now that this summer will be way better.

I saw him this morning for my last appointment until Monday the 12th. He looked at his schedule to see when my appt is and he said "hey! you're the first person I see when I come back from vacation!" and I said "Yay" and T said "yeah, yay!". That was so awesome...it was just a natural moment but it felt good and gave me a happy thing to hang on to while he's gone. That was cool.

awe, I love those little moments of connection!

re: the vacation, what great timing because weren't you just beginning to consider the idea of cutting back on sessions down the road? this will give you an opportunity to practice a little bit, without committing to anything permanently. I find vacations a lot easier now than when I started, I hope that's your experience too (especially now with those other support structures you're working on)!

I do think this will be an easier vacation.

I am going to have to go down to once a week starting the week of April 19th, and I don't really have a choice. I think I will be okay.

[zooropa]

wow, tree, you sound really strong and confident going into Ts vacation! That's great! My T went on vaca last April and I'm wondering if she's going again this year but she hasn't said anything. I'm afraid she's going to hit me with it one day as I'm leaving..."oh, btw, I'm going to be gone for a few weeks..."

[BlueMoon6]

(((((Tree)))) You sound great. And now you have a stronger connection to AA and people in the meetings to carry you through. I am SO glad he sees you first when he gets back. I think he plans it that way...to have something to look forward to when his vaca is over

I love those honest moments. For me, it really solidifies that T genuinely cares...not just because it's their job to care.

Originally Posted by griffinp

I love those honest moments. For me, it really solidifies that T genuinely cares...not just because it's their job to care.

Me too

T left me a voice mail for when he is gone, and in it he said that he's "thrilled" that I'm his first client after break It's such a good thing to be able to hold on to.