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Re: therapist crying

Posted by susan47 on September 18, 2008, at 14:42:20

In reply to Re: therapist crying » susan47, posted by Dinah on September 15, 2008, at 16:51:54

> I'd have probably thought that at one point. Not too long ago even.
>
> But I've grown to see lately that I am important to him and he does care about me.
>
> He even surprised me enormously the other day by hinting that he'd be open to reducing his fee if I lose my job for reasons beyond my control, so that I could continue to see him regularly. That really touched me, because I know he does like money.
>
> I'm not particularly self assured by nature, certainly not in regard to him. It really is amazing that he has managed to convince me that he genuinely cares about me not only as Therapist X, but as X the therapist.
>
> I recognize how fortunate I am. While I've put in a lot of work to fight to relationship with him, I did luck out to find a therapist who was willing to make that journey with me.

You really are a lucky lady, Dinah, and I admire you and him for doing such good work together.
Susan


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