Lorelai sat in her therapist office waiting to be called in. She was early. It had been a slow day at work, so she left early to make sure that she got to her appointment on time. A few minutes later she got called in. She got up and went and took a seat on the couch.
"How are you?" The therapist asked
"I'm good." Lorelai said
"Good." The therapist said. They talked for about half an hour going over what Lorelai had to talk about. When the conversation died down the therapist looked at her
"I have some news to share." The therapist said
Lorelai looked at her. "What?"
"I'm moving." The therapist said
"To a new office?" Lorelai asked
"Well yes. But I am moving states." She said
Lorelai nodded. "I see."
"I know its going to be an adjustment. I have someone I can refer you to." The therapist told her
"I'm sure their great. But their not the therapist I've been working with for years." Lorelai said
"I know. Its unavoidable." The therapist said
"I get that." Lorelai said. "Changes are a part of life."
"They are yes. But I know how hard they can be for you. And for a lot of people." The therapist said
"Yes. But thanks to you I have learned how to handle it. Properly." Lorelai said
"I just gave you the tools. You did the hard work." The therapist said
Lorelai smiled. "Thanks. And I think because I have the tools and knowledge I have now that maybe I'm good to end therapy anyways."
The therapist nodded. "That's always an option."
"But you disagree?" Lorelai asked
"I think that at the moment your life is really good. And I can see you are happy. But things happen and I think its important for everyone to have someone they can talk to when things happen. And I think its easier if there is already a relationship there. So, while right now I believe you might be okay to not have a therapist doesn't mean that things wont happen in the future where you will need to talk to someone." The therapist told her.
Lorelai sighed.
"I get it. You've spilled your whole life to me. I know it all. And you don't want to have to share it all with someone new." The therapist said
"Pretty much yeah." Lorelai admitted
The therapist nodded. "It could be beneficial to go through it all again."
"Yes. Or it could trigger me and lead me back to the person I use to be…" Lorelai said
The therapist nodded. "There will always be things in life that could and will trigger you. The more you talk about the trauma the easier it will be to make the triggers less."
Lorelai nodded. "I get that. I know your not wrong."
"And while it might trigger you. I don't think you will ever be back to where you were. You have the tools and knowledge to help you with any triggers." The therapist said
Lorelai nodded again.
"Who do you recommend?" Lorelai asked
The therapist gave her a name. Lorelai wrote the name down.
"When do you move?" Lorelai asked
"Three weeks. I can fit you in for one more appointment before than if you would like." The therapist offered.
"No. Its okay. I appreciate the offer but I'm sure there are others who need that time more than me at the moment." Lorelai said
The therapist nodded. "I will work longer hours to get you in if you need it." She said
Lorelai smiled a bit. "It's okay."
The finished the session and Lorelai went to the office afterwards and right away was called to the round table to talk about a new case.
