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A thread of the posts by @cait.bsky.social. They read as follows:
I had my first talk therapy session with my new therapist and she hit me with the “you’re very self-aware” ☹️
not the “pleasure to have in class” of therapy
that’s right, I know all the tools and have developed countertools so they no longer work. welcome to thunderdome
I prefer to be honest with myself. While I don’t saddle my friends with my problems.
The point is to be kind to yourself. You should be honest with your friends, but you should make efforts to frame that honesty in a caring and positive light, ensuring them that they’re safe with you and that you’re raising your concerns out of love for them.
The therapist’s point is that most people know to treat they’re friends that way, but tend to be much harsher and less generous with themselves. So: cut yourself some slack, is the message.