Boundaries (I) (2018)

Chelah Horsdal: Therapist

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  Laura : I was thinking we might switch back to seeing each other once a month. Yeah, I'm feeling like I'm in a really good place. You know, like, I've done the work. We've done the work. We've done it.

  Therapist : Have you spoken with your father recently?

  Laura : Well, I... He called, but I did not pick up. He knows the conditions.

  Therapist : So you set a boundary?

  Laura : Yeah.

  Therapist : That must have been very difficult for you.

  Laura : Not really. No. I'm feeling really resolute. Like, *very* resolute. So resolute, in fact... I was thinking, is this the best time to set a boundary? You know, stay with me here, because I'm wondering... maybe it would be best if I did pick up. You know?

  Therapist : I don't.

  Laura : Uh, okay, well, it wouldn't be, like, to ask for help or anything like that. Like, I'm not discounting years of disappointment, years...

  Therapist : And abandonment.

  Laura : Well, I was going to say missed opportunities, but, yeah, sure, yeah, let's just say abandonment.