Posted by Willow on April 12, 2002, at 16:36:12
In reply to Breaking up is hard to do, posted by hmt on April 12, 2002, at 15:54:16
My past was an E, and very supportive; helped me through a time when I was both suicidal and young. (Now reflecting back I wonder if I just used her. And does this make me a user? Even though I can't recall much from the sessions, I do wonder how much affect she had on the person I became?) The last time I reached out to her was during a low moment and I learnt that she had moved on. I still recall being put on hold when I requested her, and then my present psych coming on, identifying himself, and asking if he could help. My answer no I'll deal with it. And I did for 15 years, and then found myself asking for his help, and have been receiving it for the past five years.
He's not E, but then I'm not the child who asked E questions and accepted her support. I think he's listened patiently whenever her name has come up and then at other times he's questioned what I learnt from her. And I guess what I've learnt that our therapists are not our friends. They are like teachers trying to prepare us for our futures.
Just another of my my many ramblings. I can't quite remember what the question was?
Whistling Willow
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