[ShrinkPatient]

I can hardly contain myself (in a good way) right now! So excited.
Here's what happened and what I've never revealed on PC.
I am returning to college in the spring (less then a month away, yay) to finish my bachelors next semester and I'm hoping to get into the Counseling Psychology masters program at BSU in the fall. I had never talked about this with my T because I value her opinion so much and I have been afraid of what she may think/say about it. She has been aware for some time, that I was holding something back and we have periodically discussed why I was holding back.
So today, she asked me again why and I admitted I was concerned about her judging me. She's never been judgmental so I have felt really guilty not telling her but every time I'd get close I just couldn't. I told her I felt awful keeping something important from her but I just can't get it out. She then came right out and said that...she thought that what I was having trouble telling her is that I want to become a therapist. I couldn't believe she said it out loud but I was so relieved and I admitted it was true. She went on to say that she thinks I'd be a great therapist and she supports me 100%. She even listed reasons why she thought it's the right choice for me. Which, makes me believe that she actually means it. She really does think that I'd be a great T. It makes sense to her. It's not just her constant positive regard. I guess I could be wrong and she doesn't really feel that way, but I don't believe she's ever lied to me. So, for right now, I'm on cloud nine. After all, I don't have to hold back anymore and I got an awesomely positive response. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off me and I'm light as a feather. I actually feel joyful!! I haven't felt this good since I realized that becoming a T is the path I should take. It's been months and months. I feel so lucky and blessed.
Wow, she knows me so well!!! LOL
Sorry I'm rambling. I told you I couldn't contain myself!!!!!
Sorry I used a hundred faces. I actually had to erase some to post

[sweepy62]

I am so proud of you, I am sure you will be a great t, not only because your t said so, but because you believe in yourself. Even though I dont know you, what matters is that you are confident. You should celebrate this moment and continue your journey to help others and continue helping yourself in your present therapy.

[unaluna]

That is great!!

Your first assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to watch "The Pony" episode of The Rifleman. It's on Hulu. Its about (to me, anyway) how hard it is to tell somebody something, but also how good it is when you do. I swear the writers were all in t themselves!

Anyway, good going in finally telling, AND in going to school for this

[ShrinkPatient]

Originally Posted by sweepy62

I am so proud of you, I am sure you will be a great t, not only because your t said so, but because you believe in yourself. Even though I dont know you, what matters is that you are confident. You should celebrate this moment and continue your journey to help others and continue helping yourself in your present therapy.

Thank you so much!!! I am confident that I'm supposed to become a T. I was so confident that I didn't know what I'd do if she had negative feelings about it. I couldn't have asked for a better response. I think it's so interesting that she already knew what I was holding back and I believe the only reason she came out with it is because holding it back was very distressing to me. She's absolutely wonderful. Best T ever. For me anyway

[ShrinkPatient]

Originally Posted by hankster

That is great!!

Your first assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to watch "The Pony" episode of The Rifleman. It's on Hulu. Its about (to me, anyway) how hard it is to tell somebody something, but also how good it is when you do. I swear the writers were all in t themselves!

Anyway, good going in finally telling, AND in going to school for this

Thank You so much. I'm so excited!
I will definitely check that out. It was so difficult holding back but YES it's so rewarding to get it out!

[purplemystery]

How in the world did she guess?? That's awesome, congratulations!! It's easy to see how thrilled you are about starting this path.

[archipelago]

I can tell how excited you are. I even get chills thinking about it. Wow, here you were holding back and she already knew! How cool is that!! As my shrink would say, far out! I also agree with everyone that you will make a good therapist. And it must be such a relief and so joyful to have her endorse you. It's a really precious moment that you chose to share with us. Thanks.

[CantExplain]

Good work SP!

[ShrinkPatient]

Originally Posted by archipelago

I can tell how excited you are. I even get chills thinking about it. Wow, here you were holding back and she already knew! How cool is that!! As my shrink would say, far out! I also agree with everyone that you will make a good therapist. And it must be such a relief and so joyful to have her endorse you. It's a really precious moment that you chose to share with us. Thanks.

Thank you for all your support and support. I really appreciate your interest and input!!

[ShrinkPatient]

Originally Posted by purplemystery

How in the world did she guess?? That's awesome, congratulations!! It's easy to see how thrilled you are about starting this path.

I suppose she's just attuned to me. I'm going to ask for the full story on Monday and I will post about it. I'm excited to find out myself!