Gratitude Experiment reply

The first week I intended to read my gratitude statement to my therapist I chickened out because of feeling of anxiety and embarrassment and thought she would think I was weird. This week I intended to read it again, but other issues were more pressing and we ran out of time. So, she told me to leave it and that we would discuss it next week. I am feeling extreme anxiety since I left it and fear she thinks I am weird. So the following is the reply she sent me in an email relating to my gratitude statement:

Nathan,

I wanted to say thank you for your kind words written in your gratitude reflection. It means a lot to me not only that I am recognized for being compassionate, but also that you have been so willing to trust the counseling process and continue working on the life you want to live. I am happy that you’re alive and I’m proud of you for making it through this. Remember that even the darkest night will eventually end and lead to a sunrise. It is a sign of your strength that you’re able to ask for and receive help.

Stay safe and go see Thor!