Reflections From My Past Decade As A Therapist:

• We all need someone to hear us, see us, and be there for us, without fearing being judged.

• Often when the closure we seek from others does not come, we have to create closure independent of other people.

• It's hard for people to admit when they harmed you because it changed their perception of who they think they are or how they want to be perceived.

• Terminating a relationship happens after a long process of trying to get someone to change, accept you, or be accountable.

• We cannot change people, but keep trying because we want something different for them even if it's different than what they want for themselves.

• People typically know their answers, but sometimes we want to vent. We want support in executing what we already know or affirmation that our decisions make sense.