me says:

sorry to say it but i still don't get the paradox of how therapists and helpers are so messed up themselves sometimes (myself included).

she says:

it's what gives us insight

she says:

people who don't suffer would never have the patience or understanding to treat others

me says:

but that explanes only one part of it. why to choose a career where you can get even more hurt or where you are faced with your fears and troubles most of the time?

she says:

familiarity

she says:

we feel comfortable with what we know - even if it is painful

me says:

but that is self-destructive. yes, there is also development but also maso-tendencies

she says:

highest of highs and the lowest of lows

she says:

beats flat-lining

me says:

and you think that is healthy?

she says:

differently risky!!

she says:

I know I couldn't do a 9 - 5 office job my emotions would kill me!

she says:

I know my job is the right one for me

she says:

but it has it's draw-backs of course

me says:

it's like livin on the edge all the time

me says:

BUT

me says:

I want to stay as close to the edge as I canwithout going over.

Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center.

Kurt Vonnegut

she says:

ha ha - that's it exactly!

After ten years in therapy,

my psychologist told me something very touching,

he said, “no hablo ingles."

Dennis Wolfberg