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I Felt Guilty For Wanting My Therapist—Until I Realized Why

I Felt Guilty For Wanting My Therapist—Until I Realized Why

Summary

The article explores feelings of attraction that the writer developed towards her therapist. She experienced a sense of connection due to shared personal experiences with addiction in their families, leading to unexpected emotions.

Key Facts

  • The writer began therapy shortly after her brother's death.
  • She chose a therapist with experience in addiction because addiction had affected her family.
  • Both the writer and the therapist had siblings affected by addiction and loss.
  • The therapist shared personal experiences of loss with the writer.
  • The writer began to notice her attraction to the therapist during sessions.
  • These feelings created internal conflict for the writer, as she was already married.
  • The writer had experienced similar feelings for a male friend in the past.

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