My therapist got a full time day job. I’m thrilled for her as a person, I’m happy for her as a recent grad and a new therapist, but I’m pretty bummed in a selfish way because our schedules no longer match up and I’m going to need a new therapist. To her credit, she said she’d contact me if/when something matches up, but I don’t see that happening- And let me point out that I’m not a pessimist, I’m just being realistic.
For what it’s worth, she got me through the worst of the crazy I was dealing with, so I’m not feeling like I’ve been left high and dry, nor am I feeling like I’m in any kind of crisis. I’m learning, I’m growing, and honestly I’m doing very well. I feel like mostly my appointments are just a time and opportunity for me to vent. And more than giving advise, I think that most of what she gives me is confirmation that my feelings on certain matters are right. For instance, she said that it’s right and healthy that I’m angry with ThatFriend, she confirmed to me that what he did was abusive and that I shouldn’t have to tell him to stop by use of some magical phrase he’s decided on, my words have just as much value.
I found a few therapists in my area and price range, but I think I’m going to take a break for awhile first. I’ll monitor how I feel and decide in a few weeks what I want to do.
