T and Mother'sDay Card

sw628 · May 06, 2009, 02:56 PM

Yesterday, I had one of the most heartfelt sessions I've ever had with my T, even though it began rocky and disconnected.

I had a really tough weekend and discovered that a part of me was a bit angry with her for not answering my email. She is generally open and great about contact between session. She even told me that I don't contact her enough. Anyway, she wasn't feeling well this weekend, and didn't return email until Monday.

Consciously, I knew this was a perfectly valid reason,yet subconsciously I was upset. So we talked about it in session and I was able to tell her how I felt, which involved quite a bit of angry/awkward silence. I'm glad she was willing to sit with me through it.

To get to the story, last week I purchased a Mother's Day card for T and pulled it out at the end of session this week. I was a little embarrassed because I couldn't control my tears. It's funny because when T read it, she couldn't control her tears either. Then she said, can I give you a hug, because that's what mama's do

So we both just cried together for a few minutes, then shared a big hig( we always hug at the end of session.. I look forward to those each week) In that moment I felt so warm and connected. I haven't felt that way in a long time.

Mother's day this year actually means something to me. Though T is not my mother and will never be, I felt for the first time what a mother's love really feels like. It's so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.

Just thought I'd share

chaotic13 · May 06, 2009, 03:11 PM

Sw628

That was a nice share. I'm glad you took the opportunity to share the sentiment of Mother's Day with someone.

deliquesce · May 06, 2009, 05:46 PM

thank you for sharing, sw!! that was so lovely (and brave!) of you to do! i'm glad T accepted it graciously and gave you a hug back as well.

May 06, 2009, 07:59 PM

yes, thank you for sharing this! wonderful!

mixedup_emotions · May 06, 2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sw628

Yesterday, I had one of the most heartfelt sessions I've ever had with my T, even though it began rocky and disconnected.

I had a really tough weekend and discovered that a part of me was a bit angry with her for not answering my email. She is generally open and great about contact between session. She even told me that I don't contact her enough. Anyway, she wasn't feeling well this weekend, and didn't return email until Monday.

Consciously, I knew this was a perfectly valid reason,yet subconsciously I was upset. So we talked about it in session and I was able to tell her how I felt, which involved quite a bit of angry/awkward silence. I'm glad she was willing to sit with me through it.

To get to the story, last week I purchased a Mother's Day card for T and pulled it out at the end of session this week. I was a little embarrassed because I couldn't control my tears. It's funny because when T read it, she couldn't control her tears either. Then she said, can I give you a hug, because that's what mama's do

So we both just cried together for a few minutes, then shared a big hig( we always hug at the end of session.. I look forward to those each week) In that moment I felt so warm and connected. I haven't felt that way in a long time.

Mother's day this year actually means something to me. Though T is not my mother and will never be, I felt for the first time what a mother's love really feels like. It's so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.

Just thought I'd share

That is sooo nice. I got chills just reading about it. What a special moment!!!

May 06, 2009, 08:44 PM

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful moment

I bet that card meant a lot to T

sunrise · May 06, 2009, 10:58 PM

What a great session.

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She even told me that I don't contact her enough.

Clone this T!

phoenix7 · May 07, 2009, 06:23 AM

thats wonderful

sw628 · May 07, 2009, 06:52 AM

Thanks friends for the warm regards!!! It was such a great moment. Even though T and I have our tough times( therapy is really hard and painful) It's nice to know that she really cares and I can come back to this moment

I'm happy i could bring a little cheer to the boards