[coolibrarian]

How often does your T take vacations or go away (for trips that might not be vacations), and how long are they usually away?

My T is away this week, not due back until late on March 9th, and I don't see her until March 18th.

Something just happened at work that is making me feel rejected and left out (an old feeling for me), and with T being away, the emotion is intensified.

Constructive criticism is appreciated, thanks.

[gayleggg]

I'm sorry you are having to deal with these negative emotions without your T being available.

Mine only usually takes off extended time during the Christmas/New Year time. So he is usually around the rest of the time. However, I'm bad about not wanting to bother him when I probably need to.

If you just need someone to listen I will be glad to, if you want to you can always PM me.

I am sorry you are feeling like this right now sounds like a hard place to be in.
It's good that you are able to identify your triggers, albeit, it doesn't make it less painful. does it help to see that the situation is not about you but your old feelings?
My t goes away once a year during the summer

I completely understand that feeling being stronger when your T is not around. It's basically feelings of abandonment, right? I get those, too, when T goes away.

My T is away for about three weeks at Christmas/NY, one week at Easter, and between eight and ten weeks in the summer. Thankfully he has only ever cancelled one session that was not at holiday time, in the years I've seen him.

[Chummy]

I'm not sure how much away time my T has. Last week she had the week off, so I didn't see her for 2 weeks. I think the longest she was free, was 3 weeks. And when she was pregnant, she was away for about 6 months. But I quitted therapy before she went on pregnancy leave, because of school things.
I do miss her when she's way. Especially now, because I'm doing terible.

[ScarletPimpernel]

My T takes off one week off for Christmas and one week off during the summer. There might be other weeks off depending on what days holidays are on, emergencies, and conferences. Last year she only took off 3 weeks total.

It's difficult for many of us when our T is gone. I totally get feeling abandoned. And then when she comes back, I feel like I lost my connection with her.

[harvest moon]

I'm sorry you are feeling this way now that your T is not available. Maybe you could try to journal your feelings and thoughts and share during your next session..

My T takes very very long vacation. 10 weeks during the summer, 2 at Christmas/NY and 2 at Easter. So.. yes..

[Lovable Nut]

My T goes away often and I hate. I am very lucky to have as much contact as I want; well, actually, I wish we lived together.

He is semi-retired and older so I really do want him to have all this fun and time off travelling, etc. I really do care about him and his pleasure. He treats himself very well and I am actually learning from him that I too, should do the same. But, the great part is that he allows unlimited emails or texts from me and he actually responds with great care. None of this came easy. It's been a very long, bumpy road together.

My t doesnt really take holidays as she cant afford it. She even has talked to me on christmas eve, easter, etc. She usually takes a few days at thanksgiving.
I have not seen my t in a year because she currently resides on the other side of the world. She comes to visit once a year. I will not see her again until the spring- about 9 more months to go.

[musinglizzy]

I've seen my T for 9 months, and she's gone away three times 1-2 weeks. She does, however, check in with me via text or Email whenever she leaves. Very brief, but just to check in. I appreciate it, but have told her she doesn't need to do that.

[divine1966]

My t goes away a lot. And long stretches of time, like up to 3 weeks, usually she goes overseas.

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i've seen my t on and off for a year. she's taken one large break for medical reasons (2 months), then i was on holiday for a week.

but i haven't seen her since the 4th december. that's 3 months. it's because she went on holiday again for a month, then i have been in hospital for 2 months. it feels like forever.

i think i may be seeing her next week though. success!!