I've been thinking for a while that I wanted to tell you how much I've appreciated this space. I have learned so much for all of you. Seriously, I think I will be a better therapist because of what I've learned here. I didn't formally learn much about attachment theory in my program..just the basics really. But I have a significantly deeper understanding of how profound attachment is and how attachment injuries have pervasive, long-lasting effects. This is something I consider with each and every client I have, and it's helped me understand my clients' relationships, patterns, fears, etc.

I have also been able to look at my own attachment injuries and process them in therapy (it's helped me understand my own reactions to my T, which has been invaluable in a process that can make you feel crazy). I've been able to be more open and honest, more vulnerable with my own T. Without this forum, I'm not sure if I would have allowed myself to be so vulnerable with my T. I have felt a lot of shame in relation to my situation, past experiences, and vulnerability. But even through the shame, I have always been able to see, on some deep level, that I am okay, my feelings are okay, and my vulnerability is okay. I get it on an intellectual level, which is a good starting point. I'm working through the shame with my T and I've been slowly getting better. I don't know if I would have taken my therapy as deep as I have without this forum and the resulting knowledge I've learned from you.

I'm graduating soon and won't be around much anymore. But I wanted to express how grateful I am to everyone here - for the support, the kindness, and the teaching that you've done. Your sharing your stories have helped me become a better therapist...and hopefully in turn will help future clients.