@amberpep

What a difficult turn of events, Abby. I know that it would be terrible to be cut off so abruptly, after so long with the therapist. I can understand why he would suggest you find someone where you now live. Three hours is a long drive, especially in the winter. That still doesn't make it easy to consider making that change. I've had to start all over again with a parade of therapists over the past 12 years, and it has never been easy for me. I live in a small town, with a mental health clinic where I could receive therapy for little or nothing. The trouble with that is that people would come to the clinic to do the required year of internship, then leave to go where they would make a lot more money. Then the hospital hired a behavior therapist who saw clients two or three days a week, and they accepted Medicare. But, the same thing happened there with the first two therapists. Then the hospital took 18 months to hire a new one. I started with him this April, and I think he wants to stay here. Wonderful!

Starting over is horribly difficult. I won't deny that. I don't wish it on anyone.

I need to say that the time could come when you become desperate for help. I hope that you will be aware that the time is approaching and will be able to find someone who will be competent to treat you. There could be a perfect match within walking distance from your new home. Who knows.

It's bedtime for me, so I can't write more. But I'm thinking of you.

Jim