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.