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c/changing-my-mind•jennifer833jennifer833•1mo ago

Finally saw a therapist after my wife gave me a 30 day ultimatum in Austin

I was sitting in my truck outside a Whataburger after she said she'd leave if I didn't deal with my anger issues. Walked into a clinic the next morning and spent 6 sessions unpacking stuff from my childhood I'd never even thought about. Anyone else had a partner force them to face something you were avoiding?
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wesley_jones
Whoa hold up, you were sitting in a Whataburger parking lot when she gave you that ultimatum? That's heavy, man. I mean, that's not exactly a calm place to have that conversation, with the smell of fries and all. But good on you for walking into a clinic the next morning. Most folks would have just sat in that truck fuming for a week or two, you know? Coming from someone who's seen a lot of tough decisions made in hospital waiting rooms, that took some guts. Hope those sessions are still doing you right, even if the first step came with a side of ketchup on your lap.
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wesleyb20
wesleyb201mo ago
Grande order of courage right there. No hesitation, just action.
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kim.jake
kim.jake1mo ago
Did you at least grab a number five before the ultimatum dropped?
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