Posted by Aphrodite on June 20, 2004, at 9:48:01
In reply to Re: New Poster/Help -Awfully Painful Termination (long » 10derHeart, posted by Dinah on June 20, 2004, at 8:37:48
My heart aches for you. I struggle sometimes with my therapist and keep him at bay, and I know it's because deep down I do not want to be close to him for fear of this very heartbreak you describe. I agree with Dinah that it is like the loss of a family member, and you need to grieve.
However, if your struggles have been with connecting with others, it sounds like you have managed to do that with him and is a skill you can take with you. But I know it's probably too hard to think about the future right now.
Did he refer you to another therapist? It may make for a better transition if he could speak to your new therapist and get him or her up to speed.
Again, I'm sorry for your loss. This board has been such a positive part of my life, so I hope you keep posting, and let us help you through it.
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