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Therapist considering discharging me

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@kndaustin71

How devastating for you! I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this trauma and for so long. Did I understand that your parents could attest to the trauma you suffered yet did not report it or seek help for your brother? That, for me, would be even more traumatic, that your parents, as your protectors, stood by and did nothing. Hindsight is always best, unfortunately. Of course, your brother would not come forward with his transgressions! I don't know how old you are, but I find that as I age I am less tolerant and more willing to confront situations that are unjust, unfair, hurtful etc. I try to do this in a very calm professional manner but I'm no longer able to ignore what is ethically, professionally and morally wrong! So hoping that you continue with a therapist, but even for a therapist this is a very complex case.

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Kdalda75, I just finished reading your post and felt a need to share my thoughts with you on what you said…I’m 73 years old and have learned a few things about life and people, to begin with I decided to share my recent experience with others here because I knew the feedback would be varied but also honest, I prepared myself for this and I even responded to it with honesty. I too am fed up with the way people behave today and senior citizens are sometimes the hardest hit with this situation. I’m not afraid to fight back for what’s my right to say and I have in no way shied away from this situation…in fact I’m just not ready to do anything at this point in time, I have mentioned several times that this is not my finest moment, I retreated for my own protection and I will wait to see if anything else comes out of this matter. I hope in the meantime that I can fortify myself for whatever may happen. I’m a survivor and not a victim, sometimes you have to be patient and wait, my instincts tell me that the psychiatrist who is well into his 70’s, knows what he can get away with, he might be supportive to my family but I don’t think he’s willing to jeopardize his career and credibility for this issue, thanks for your input.