[BlackCanary]

I'm in a happy place with my new girlT. Just wanted to share with a group that understands how valuable that can be!!

She's working me pretty hard - pushing more than originalT - but it's OK, I'm glad to be challenged. And I do think that she cares about me the person, where as with originalT I was never sure.
I'm not feeling ashamed to like her, I think she will be glad to know that I like her!

I told her last session what I'd had on my list for the "new" T. And she lacks many of those characteristics - not married, not a parent, not older than me. But, she's got a long term partner, and he's got kids so she's been like a stepparent for 7 years. It turns out that she DOES understand a marriage relationship and a parenting experience. I'm really glad I didn't feel bound by my list, because she has clinical knowledge that is SO USEFUL to me.

So, my therapy topics and discussions are going to churn up some heavy emotions about my family and my history. It is going to be HARD. BUT at the end she's going to hand me tissues to wipe my tears, and give me hug if I want one.

[mixedup_emotions]

Originally Posted by BlackCanary

I'm in a happy place with my new girlT. Just wanted to share with a group that understands how valuable that can be!!

She's working me pretty hard - pushing more than originalT - but it's OK, I'm glad to be challenged. And I do think that she cares about me the person, where as with originalT I was never sure.
I'm not feeling ashamed to like her, I think she will be glad to know that I like her!

I told her last session what I'd had on my list for the "new" T. And she lacks many of those characteristics - not married, not a parent, not older than me. But, she's got a long term partner, and he's got kids so she's been like a stepparent for 7 years. It turns out that she DOES understand a marriage relationship and a parenting experience. I'm really glad I didn't feel bound by my list, because she has clinical knowledge that is SO USEFUL to me.

So, my therapy topics and discussions are going to churn up some heavy emotions about my family and my history. It is going to be HARD. BUT at the end she's going to hand me tissues to wipe my tears, and give me hug if I want one.

That is so awesome! I'm glad that you are feeling confident about progressing with this girlT....the therapeutic relationship is so important, and this seems to be a good fit for you.

Indeed, it's a hard road ahead...but your T is there, and so are we!

[sunrise]

It's so great to read how well things are going with your new girlT, BC. I think it's very sweet how you refer to her at your girlT.

Good for you to be flexible on your list. You didn't get everything, but yet it turned out to be a really good T. You wouldn't have found her if you stuck to every single thing on your list. Way to go!

[WePow]

(((((((((((( BC )))))))))))))) That is SO awesome!!!!

[Sannah]

Very good!

[rainbow8]

I'm glad you like your new T! She sounds good for you. I like the way you said she will give you tissues when you need them, and a hug too. Especially the hug! It sounds like you are already comfortable with her.