Posted by daisym on October 20, 2004, at 0:22:14
In reply to Reflections on My One Year Mark in Therapy, posted by Aphrodite on October 19, 2004, at 16:13:57
I think one of the greatest things about Babble is to see those slightly ahead of you in the process, some way ahead, and some coming along right behind. It is validating in so many ways to have this kind of sharing...normalization of therapy, I guess.
I think you should be very proud of yourself for how hard you've worked over the past year. To begin to trust and open up is HUGE. It takes so much time and it is like giving a piece of yourself away, in a sense. Both you and your therapist are learning the unique moves dance-partners must learn and you are learning how to navigate the transitions that need to happen when the music slows down or speeds up.
I know the second year won't be pain free, but I'm hoping it will be productive and hold many of those "moments" that bring about the changes we are all searching for.
And I think it was incredibly sensitive of you to give him journal pages that high-light the good things. What a gift we would all like to receive!
Hugs from me,
Daisy
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