Conversations With My Therapist

Friday Flow- What’s The Point Of Life?

Authors Note** This is a reflection from a therapy session.

Therapist- Okay, George, the goal of this session is to tell me as much as you can remember from childhood till now.

I pause for a second, realizing that writing a book about navigating life transitions wouldn't be enough for the heaviness I feel in life. Then I start emptying the vault.

I feel at a standstill waiting for someone to tell me I’m okay. They say time heals all wounds, but why do I do this to myself?

Therapist- Tell me more…

I’ve got stories I’m not proud of and qualities that make me sick. I’ve made promises to myself and others but keep falling short, so I’m here again with another therapist seeking support.

Therapist- I don’t have in your records that you attended therapy.

I’ve paid coaches and therapists out of fear of losing my daughter for having PTSD, so I keep feeling like I want to retreat. Somedays, maybe even just leave this life, but then I think of my daughter and how it would make her cry which is why I am here waiting for you to tell me life will all be okay.

Therapist- Where do you think this all came from?