[tametc]

The sun is shining, the roads are clear, temp is above zero, and no precipitation forecast. And, as far as I know, my car is not in need of any repairs! I leave for T in about half an hour. Looking forward to seeing her. I am starting to bond more with her, and that's good. Last time I saw her, we went through some of my former T's therapy notes, which was my idea as a way to grieve, to look at where I've been and how far I've come. It is helping me to acknowledge and remember the good things, and it's giving this new T a better insight into me. Plus, she and he had a close relationship as colleagues and friends, so it's like the two of us are honoring his memory, together. He is not dead, but I believe his dementia has progressed a lot. I do know that he'll never be able to return to his practice. It is helping me to begin to have closure when I think of the person I knew him as is dead. I am starting to move on just a tiny bit, and it's still incredibly sad and painful, but I do feel like I'm moving forward. One of his oft-used sayings was, "Make haste slowly." It feels like I am doing exactly that.

Dear Old T: You are very loved and appreciated. You continue to be in my prayers, and I wish you peace. Your influence in my life has been and continues to be a tremendous, healing gift. Thank you.

[CantExplain]

How lovely!

[Mactastic]

How did it go?

[tametc]

Originally Posted by Mactastic

How did it go?

It went well. We talked a little bit about my friend who lost her house in the fire, and my other friend who was arrested. Then we looked at some more therapy notes from my old T. I didn't cry as much today. I told my T that I feel closer to her now. I also no longer feel "stuck" in the grieving process; I feel like I am moving forward slowly. I am definitely tired tonight, and am going to bed soon.