Posted by catlady on October 15, 2007, at 23:11:43
I had my last appointment with my therapist of 5 years on October 10. I start with a new therapist tomorrow. The problem is right now I am so angry and sad. I had exactly 3 weeks for closure. It doesn't feel like enough. For another thing I didn't feel like I got a good goodbye. I wanted her to give me a big hug goodbye, but she said she had another client so what I felt like saying was don't let me take your time from your precious client. I did get a hug goodbye, but it was like your everyday hug--nothing special. I told her I loved her, she thanked me so be careful before you tell your therapist that. Don't expect them to say they love you too. Even though I thought after 5 years she might have. I was somewhat disappointed over that too. A part of me feels like an idiot for being so trusting and honest with her. I get no promises that I will see her again. A part of me thinks you almost have to be cruel to be a therapist. How can you work with someone so long and not want to keep some sort of contact with them and see how they are doing, and in a way act so uncaring. I hope am not offending anyone. I just feel really hurt, angry, disillusioned and sad right now.
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