Not Another Therapist!

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I’ve been plagued with mental health issues for the majority of my life, spending countless years in in-patient and out-patient treatment, playing medication roulette and yes, I have gone through way too many therapists to count.

So when my doctor suggested that I once again see a therapist in late 2019, I just threw up my hands in frustration. The voice in my head kept saying, not another one! I’ve not had much success with therapists. However, I struck gold with the one I began seeing in late 2019. She has helped me heal in ways no one else has ever helped me. Here are a few:

1. No more blaming.
2. Letting go of anger, shame and pain.
3. Total forgiveness to anyone who has wronged me — real or perceived.
4. Better relationships with family, friends and my spouse.

And best of all — I am now content and happy!

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Shortform response to Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她) shortform prompt:

OPTION 1:What’s one thing you’ve tried out that you thought would go terrible wrong, and it turned out to be a fantastic part of your life?

But, What If It Actually Goes Well?

Lori Carlson writes Poetry, Fiction, Articles, Creative Non-Fiction and Personal Essays. Most of her topics are centered around Relationships, Spirituality, Life Lessons, Mental Health, Nature, Loss, Death, and the LGBTQ+ community. Check out her personal Medium blog here.