[dismantle.repair]

I had an idea.
I know sometimes, after a T session, we all become so broken up about it... And become worried, and try to deal.
Every time that happens... Look at this thread. This is why we do what we do. This is why we're looking for ourselves.
My list is in no way exhausted, so add yours. Look back here when you need encouragement.
^_^ Good luck all.

• We're worth it.
• I want to see a better tomorrow
• I don't want to be a statistic.
• I remember the lighter parts of life, and I want them back.
• I know my struggles impact not only me, but the people around me.
• I refuse to be owned or consumed by something like this. (mental illness)
• I have people to live for.
• I have a tomorrow that is as uncertain as the weather. Things might get better. I'll hold on for that.
• I know I can be better.
• I want to stand as a light in the darkness to others, not just hope to be lit.
• I want to learn to stand for myself.
• I know I am worth the fight. I'm worth the risk.

[stopdog]

If I fight with people in real life, they get cranky so I pay a t to fight with because they don't care/count.

Originally Posted by stopdog

If I fight with people in real life, they get cranky so I pay a t to fight with because they don't care/count.

I think the OP meant that we fight with ourselves, we grapple, we fight for life... not that we fight with the therapist!

I think I spend so much time fighting with myself that I don't care for the drama of fighting with others, and I don't think I could ever fight with T - who does care/count. Of course she does. T's are humans too! (As are lawyers, right? Underneath it all! )

[CantExplain]

I'm no lunatic man! I'm a sane man fighting for his soul! --- Renfield, in Dracula.

That's what we do in therapy. Fight for our souls.

I fight because I have two kids who are the coolest people on the planet and I was afraid of fu**ing them up forever if I killed myself.

[stopdog]

Originally Posted by just_some_girl

I think the OP meant that we fight with ourselves, we grapple, we fight for life... not that we fight with the therapist!"



" T's are humans too! (As are lawyers, right? Underneath it all! )

1. Oh =nevermind. Emily Litella
2. Lawyers are human??? don't let that get out.

Seriously, I did not take it personally when a client who was locked up blamed me or fought with me - He was usually having a worse day than I was. But now I see the point of the thread was something else - so - sorry.

Originally Posted by stopdog

1. Oh =nevermind. Emily Litella
2. Lawyers are human??? don't let that get out.

Seriously, I did not take it personally when a client who was locked up blamed me or fought with me - He was usually having a worse day than I was. But now I see the point of the thread was something else - so - sorry.

1. I had to Google Emily Litella, lol
2. Okay, your secret's safe!

I wish I too had the ability not to take things personally in work situations, (and otherwise) -- because even if the logical part of my brain is telling me that something isn't about me, a part of me still thinks 'ouch...' So, I guess I'm not cut out to be a lawyer OR a T, huh?

aand 3. I didn't mean to stomp on your post! Sorry if it came over that way, I was in a silly mood and aiming for light hearted... and I had this funny mental image of a T vs Lawyer showdown...

[stopdog]

Originally Posted by just_some_girl

1. I had to Google Emily Litella, lol
2. Okay, your secret's safe!

I wish I too had the ability not to take things personally in work situations, (and otherwise) -- because even if the logical part of my brain is telling me that something isn't about me, a part of me still thinks 'ouch...' So, I guess I'm not cut out to be a lawyer OR a T, huh?

aand 3. I didn't mean to stomp on your post! Sorry if it came over that way, I was in a silly mood and aiming for light hearted... and I had this funny mental image of a T vs Lawyer showdown...

Emily litella really dates me. And I knew we were playing. No worries. I was having fun.