Posted by Daisym on February 18, 2007, at 16:46:06
In reply to At the beginning, posted by Dinah on February 18, 2007, at 10:37:14
I don't know, Dinah. It seems like many of the things you've posted indicate that your therapist is bonded to you and knows you are bonded to him. He might have ideas about how well you will do with others, as far as forming relationships, but that sounds lik echos of what you, yourself, have said. I know in the past, your therapist has encouraged you to be more conventional, thinking it would help you find friends and fit in better. But he doesn't push too hard on this...
And I'm 100% sure he values your relationship. He acknowledges the hard work it took for you to trust him and he has grown more comfortable allowing you to need him. I know this is different than forming attachments to others. I'm guessing that your therapist is aware that forming attachments to others is hard for you, but doable. Clearly you love your husband and son and also, you were very attached to your dad.
I'm glad you are going to talk to him about this. I think you need to.
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