Tag: The Therapeutic Relationship
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We Deserve, But Are Not Owed
“The world doesn’t owe you anything”. That simple sentence (and variations of it) has always had a way of instilling a sense of profound guilt within me. When I say those words to myself, it’s meant as a punishment of sorts. A way of saying “so just get over it” or that I don’t deserve…
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Time Doesn’t Stop Flowing
I received an email this morning reminding me that my birthday is coming up soon. Well, thanks for that. But hey, they sent a voucher as well. For something that I have no interest in. And once again I was sent down a rabbit hole of existential angst. I’ve recently give my business a bit…
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A Lifeline
Last week my therapist cancelled our session due to a personal loss. My heart went out to her. It was a strange experience. Usually a cancellation would trigger my abandonment issues. But this time all I could think and feel was an intense sadness for her. What this cancellation means to me didn’t even enter…
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Getting Through Challenging Times
This past week has been a difficult one for me. There was another episode with the dad, one that left me feeling terrified and paranoid for days. My body and senses on high alert. The current state and chaos going on in the country and the world didn’t help with the paranoia. As the lockdown…
Journey Toward Healing 