Over time Thom your acceptance has shown me that there is no shame in being exactly who I am in the world. I became brave enough to notice and name my emotions, sometimes even without judgement! I thought that I would get fixed somehow by talking with you but I now realise that I was never broken. 

For me this has been an incredibly healing process. I feel more at peace with myself and able to fail sometimes without this being shattering. I remember once reading about therapists and clients and debates about 'therapeutic touch'. I realised that I have often felt more comfort from being heard, felt more safely held in our sessions, than I ever could be by a hug or a pat on the back. 

Thank you Thom, you have been a huge part of my adventures and I will miss you.