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Old Jun 18, 2011, 02:31 AM
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oooh i love my t just had to say that

he's just sooo nice and accepting and wonderful like alllll the time no matter what's going on for me. to have that is just a brilliant wonderful unbelievable gift. i feel stunned that i have this treasure and want to hold it so close to me
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Jun 18, 2011, 04:32 AM
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(((hugs))) that's so fantabulous!
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Old Jun 18, 2011, 05:22 AM
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That is really great to read
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Old Jun 18, 2011, 06:16 AM
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Good T's are such a blessing!
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Old Jun 18, 2011, 06:22 AM
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i am so happy for you.that is great and glad you can share this with us
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Old Jun 18, 2011, 06:50 AM
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What an awesome and well-deserved gift, dinosaurs
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Old Jun 18, 2011, 08:48 AM
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Dino!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so happy to hear this. That is such a great feeling.
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Old Jun 18, 2011, 08:57 AM
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I am happy for you!
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Old Jun 18, 2011, 01:20 PM
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That's wonderful!! I love to read posts about people who love their T's... its such a gift and blessing to find a good one.
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Old Jun 18, 2011, 01:43 PM
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So good to hear, hugs to you ((((((( dinosaurs )))))))
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Old Jun 18, 2011, 04:21 PM
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we have been taking AMAZING steps forward lately. i know they probably don't sound like much to people who do this stuff all the time, but we've seen t for wow i've lost count, maybe 7 years and have NEVER done the stuff we've been doing lately. we've been working heavily on doing the looking thing for 2 years now and are just starting to get somewhere with it.

looked at t for at least 5 seconds straight

read out loud to t the stuff that was written in the journal (and it wasn't easy shmeasy stuff). usually he just reads it to himself while i practice looking at him. it was very threatening to read it to him but he made it so safe.

moving is very threatening too, usually he has to tell us to move. the other day we got up and walked over to a different chair to better see what he was doing. it is amazing we could take that risk

he's been teaching us how there's no danger in being vulnerable and to see it finally start to work is just
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Jun 18, 2011, 04:34 PM
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and wanted to say to you all for talking back to me. it was such a precious gift to come back here this morning and see your replies. gentle huggles to you all
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.
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Old Jun 18, 2011, 04:37 PM
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we have been taking AMAZING steps forward lately. i know they probably don't sound like much to people who do this stuff all the time, but we've seen t for wow i've lost count, maybe 7 years and have NEVER done the stuff we've been doing lately. we've been working heavily on doing the looking thing for 2 years now and are just starting to get somewhere with it.

looked at t for at least 5 seconds straight

read out loud to t the stuff that was written in the journal (and it wasn't easy shmeasy stuff). usually he just reads it to himself while i practice looking at him. it was very threatening to read it to him but he made it so safe.

moving is very threatening too, usually he has to tell us to move. the other day we got up and walked over to a different chair to better see what he was doing. it is amazing we could take that risk

he's been teaching us how there's no danger in being vulnerable and to see it finally start to work is just
Well, that really is happy snoopy dancing stuff! Good on ya!
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Old Jun 18, 2011, 08:04 PM
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Aw this sounds wonderful and I have to say GO YOU!!

It sounds like you have been taking loads of risks and really pushing yourself forward with T's help! That is brilliant! It's so nice to hear how good therapists can really help people!

Diz xxx
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Old Jun 19, 2011, 11:06 PM
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That is great Dinosaurs!! You are showing tremendous amounts of courage and bravery! Awesome! Way to go and keep up the good work!!
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Old Jun 20, 2011, 02:33 AM
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Yay!!! That's wonderful.
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