[skysblue]

My T is not apathetic or detached. I felt her emotion while she was defending me in last session. I have a defender. I have a protector. It felt good - it feels good. I cry with gratitude.

[granite1]

wow skyblue this sounds so nice and comforting and safe.good for you and glad you are feeling this way .

[geez]

(((skysblue))) I can relate to what you are feeling and I'm happy you felt that. I felt the same with my T and I will never forget how she defended me and helped me. I will be forever greatful. It's awesome for you to have such a great T!

[skysblue]

Yeah, I'm used to her being empathic and sympathetic and able to listen with such attention. But what I felt on Friday was her reaching out to me in an even more 'felt' way. I think my story touched her and being heard in such a way is deeply transformative.

Originally Posted by skysblue

But what I felt on Friday was her reaching out to me in an even more 'felt' way. I think my story touched her and being heard in such a way is deeply transformative.

Those transformative moments are wonderful. I wonder, though, if the strength of that connection in the moment was more a function of you reaching out to her, and her reflecting herself back to you. In other words, I think it started with you, the deepening of the connection. Perhaps you were open to her in a way that you hadn't been before, and that is why she was touched.

Anne

Aw....that is so wonderful to hear... I am very happy for you. My T is the same way, and I am so grateful for her too. I am really glad that you feel that way about your T.

[Wren_]

that sounds great to have been "defended" and to have that transform you