Why therapy doesn't always work with my sense of humour

Background information: What seems like decades ago, I was in what we will call a very unhealthy relationship. To spare you the boring details that will not enhance the story I will just say that it resulted in going to talk to someone about stuff. I was placed with a wonderful woman that was great to talk with and influenced my choices in life greatly. I think therapy is a great practice and not the 'taboo' thing some people can make it out to be. For me, sometimes it's just nice to shoot the shit with someone who has your best interest at heart. I'm not saying that my friends and family don't but sometimes their judgement can be blurred in ways that a therapist's wouldn't. If you're lucky like I was and put in touch with the right therapist the results can be life altering in such a positive way. Buuuut, enough of that and on with my story because yet again, it's all about me. :)

Scene: We're discussing something traumatic that happened to me when I was younger and we're using visualization to help cope with it which means my eyes are closed and I'm picturing everything we're discussing. At this point, I have already envisioned myself putting that 'issue' in a box to be put away and locked in a drawer. Sound a little hokey (sp)? Definitely! But did I see results? Definitely!

Her: So now Kim, you have a key to this box. What would you like to do with it?

Me: I want to throw it into an ocean NEVER to be found again. I just want this to be done with and get over it already.

Her: That sounds like a plan so go ahead and throw that key away.

Me: Alright, it's gone - I threw it like rrreeeaaaalllly far.

Her: Okay, now open your eyes whenever you're ready.

Me: *I open my eyes and let them adjust*

Her: So how are you feeling?

Me: Better! I feel like that really helped. I was letting this 'issue' weigh me down and it was just time to let go.

Her: Now you know Kim, any time you feel like you want to or need to, we can revisit this 'issue' if necessary. Just let me know and we can open that drawer up again if you ever find yourself struggling with that 'issue' again.

Me: *deep sigh* But I already threw away the key and I didn't make a cooooopy.

The End.

I KILL myself sometimes!!! LMAO! :)