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Posted by Emily Elizabeth on May 18, 2006, at 21:26:08
I just needed to share this w/ folks who will understand.
I have been having a bad couple days. I really have been having a bad several months (years?) but things have been really rough lately. On Wednesday, I got some sh*t at my job, which was really hard to take b/c my job is the one thing that keeps me going. And I feel lonely and hopeless and I have been crying a lot. And I'm changing my meds around, so it is hard to know how that fits in.
So I had therapy today, and as I am standing ready to leave my T says, "I really feel like giving you a hug. Can I hug you?" OMG! I was shocked! I have seen her for 5 yrs and she has never said/done anything like that! Of course I said yes and it was lovely (at the risk of sounding strange, she smelled nice too). I was so touched b/c it was such a genuine expression of warmth and concern.
Just wanted to share. It was surprising, but lovely too.
Best,
EE
Posted by muffled on May 18, 2006, at 21:37:41
In reply to a little bright spot in my day, posted by Emily Elizabeth on May 18, 2006, at 21:26:08
Posted by 10derHeart on May 18, 2006, at 22:04:09
In reply to a little bright spot in my day, posted by Emily Elizabeth on May 18, 2006, at 21:26:08
Posted by Fall Girl on May 18, 2006, at 22:24:14
In reply to a little bright spot in my day, posted by Emily Elizabeth on May 18, 2006, at 21:26:08
What a great thing to have happen! I'm happy for you. I wish constantly for hugs from my T.
Posted by rubenstein on May 18, 2006, at 22:59:46
In reply to a little bright spot in my day, posted by Emily Elizabeth on May 18, 2006, at 21:26:08
Thanks for sharing, that post really made my day
rachel
just needed to share this w/ folks who will understand.
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> I have been having a bad couple days. I really have been having a bad several months (years?) but things have been really rough lately. On Wednesday, I got some sh*t at my job, which was really hard to take b/c my job is the one thing that keeps me going. And I feel lonely and hopeless and I have been crying a lot. And I'm changing my meds around, so it is hard to know how that fits in.
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> So I had therapy today, and as I am standing ready to leave my T says, "I really feel like giving you a hug. Can I hug you?" OMG! I was shocked! I have seen her for 5 yrs and she has never said/done anything like that! Of course I said yes and it was lovely (at the risk of sounding strange, she smelled nice too). I was so touched b/c it was such a genuine expression of warmth and concern.
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> Just wanted to share. It was surprising, but lovely too.
>
> Best,
> EE
Posted by Michael83 on May 18, 2006, at 23:13:28
In reply to a little bright spot in my day, posted by Emily Elizabeth on May 18, 2006, at 21:26:08
You must have a really caring therapist who really wants to help people.
If you ever feel unlucky, like things aren't going your way, certainly you can say you were lucky when you found her!
Posted by Daisym on May 18, 2006, at 23:20:41
In reply to a little bright spot in my day, posted by Emily Elizabeth on May 18, 2006, at 21:26:08
I'm really jealous. Really, really.
But I'm so glad for you. What a nice surpise. It only took 5 years, huh? Hmm....
Posted by fairywings on May 18, 2006, at 23:50:30
In reply to a little bright spot in my day, posted by Emily Elizabeth on May 18, 2006, at 21:26:08
I'm glad she gave you something so special EE. Hold on to it - it might get you through some of the rough spots.
My T gave me a hug a couple of months ago - I remember him asking, I remember after, but I have complete amnesia about the hug. I want another, so I can hold it in my memory.
fw
Posted by happyflower on May 19, 2006, at 21:16:59
In reply to a little bright spot in my day, posted by Emily Elizabeth on May 18, 2006, at 21:26:08
I am glad your therapy is so touching. I am sure you will remember this someday when a client of yours will be so grateful for a little hug. :-)
I it hard to read this stuff and not ache so bad for needing my T to give me a hug but I am glad somebody's T is caring enough.
Posted by serena11 on May 20, 2006, at 12:27:49
In reply to Re: a little bright spot in my day, posted by happyflower on May 19, 2006, at 21:16:59
How wonderful to be held. Thank you for sharing.
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