she didn't call me back

SAWE, I read your comments and didn't get that at all. Here is another possible perspective....My husband didn't like me going to counseling of any kind, especially with a male T. When I would come home from a session, he would make comments asking, how my "boyfriend" was that day?

Could your T possibly sense a similiar burden being placed on you? Perhaps, your T is concerned about you and of the implications that continuing therapy might have on your relationship with this family member. Maybe T wants you to realize that the decision is yours, and s/he will respect it. IMHO, your T may want you to know they realize how difficult it might be for you and while they want you to stay, they would understand your need to leave. I may be totally off base but just a thought.

I'm glad you feel so much better and managed to discuss your feelings.
I also like to hide behind a facade of anger, but we all know that it's just covering up something.
Maybe try send an e-mail in future?

I don't phone T - I just get into a panic having to phone people. I prefer e-mail or sms.
BUt really - you have been incredibly strong and really need to be proud of yourself!

When T's say "it's up to you" they mean "it's up to you -- you are in control". Sometimes that is not what we want to hear, because we don't feel in control of anything, or we feel that being told we are in control is a lie because we were never allowed to be in control of anything. But I think that is what they are trying to say: now you are an adult and it is in your control, and we are not going to force anything on you. It may not be the best possible thing to say to us when we feel out of control and want someone to be in control, but I think that is what they are saying.

I beg to differ. Powerful people do call and ask why something that concerns them wasn't done. This is the height of power actually I think, asking people to be accountable.

Hey, good work Zoo!!