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Old Jun 04, 2017, 06:46 PM
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Although I am getting better at sharing my feelings and concerns,this coming Tuesday I plan on letting my therapist know the following:
her counter transference is becoming a concern because it feels like it may be negative ( at times)
I need her to be honest with me about her feelings for me; if she has issues with me then she needs to either work through it ( on her own time)or maybe we should part ways.
I know that there is transference and I know that my past plays a part in the therapeutic relationship but I am also aware that some of HER stuff is interfering in this process.
Sheesh, it is not going to be easy to say all of that , hopefully I'll be able to . What is the point of therapy if I can't be truthful in my feelings?
I've never asked for pocket riders but I am now.. thank you!
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Old Jun 04, 2017, 07:04 PM
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Pocket riders, please
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Old Jun 04, 2017, 07:09 PM
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I'll ride along.
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Old Jun 04, 2017, 07:23 PM
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I'm in. Let us know how it goes ?
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Old Jun 04, 2017, 07:37 PM
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Wishing you luck! You can do it! I'll jump in too! That kitty is too adorable for words, growly.
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Old Jun 04, 2017, 08:05 PM
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Old Jun 04, 2017, 08:22 PM
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I'm in too! (((Hug)))

Wanted to add - When I have felt the most afraid to open up and share something, I've experienced a shift that was good. I was glad that I was brave enough to bring it out.
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Old Jun 04, 2017, 08:25 PM
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My appointment is also on Tuesday and I have a list of things to address as well, so sure, I'm in. Good luck to you
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Old Jun 04, 2017, 09:40 PM
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I'm in. I'll bring coffee.
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Old Jun 04, 2017, 10:01 PM
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I'm in. I'll bring coffee.
Perfect, and bring some tea as well : )
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Old Jun 04, 2017, 10:03 PM
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I'm in too! (((Hug)))

Wanted to add - When I have felt the most afraid to open up and share something, I've experienced a shift that was good. I was glad that I was brave enough to bring it out.
Thank you for your encouraging words. I'm hopeful that I will feel more supported or I should say, supported consistently.
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Old Jun 04, 2017, 10:03 PM
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Wishing you luck! You can do it! I'll jump in too! That kitty is too adorable for words, growly.
Thanks Rainbow!
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Old Jun 04, 2017, 10:07 PM
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Thank you for your encouraging words. I'm hopeful that I will feel more supported or I should say, supported consistently.


That is my hope for you too!
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Old Jun 06, 2017, 09:00 PM
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So I had my weekly meeting with my therapist tonight. I didn't say everything that I thought I would have. I told her that I was protecting myself. I told her that She has never told me how she feels about me, (she wants me to "feel"it)
I guess I avoided it, I don't know. I want to believe that she cares about me.. I want to believe that she likes me, maybe even loves me sometimes.
I feel like we had a good session but there were things I didn't bring up, guess I just wasn't ready.
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Old Jun 08, 2017, 05:05 PM
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Pocket riders, please


My cat had kittens a few weeks ago and this picture looks just like one of them Pocket riders, please
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