I left damaged because of the incredibly hurtful and unprofessional things my therapist of TWO YEARS told me.... before she asked me not to come back. I never yelled at her or stalked her or anything. I was crying about her reducing my sessions randomly, and she said “my anxiety and emotions prove to her that I care more about the relationship than my own progress.” I have CPTSD... I couldn’t help it. I feel really ashamed. She also told me “who knows where we’d be!” When I asked if she’d have terminated me if I hadn’t pushed back on the session reduction thing.... and that “I could have shown up for myself” following a rupture we had.

On my way out, she thanked me for showing her my heart (she was the first person I ever trusted in my life) and told me to find someone who’s a better fit. Go me. I don’t want to be hurt but I am.