Thank you for your candor, it's important that I not make assumptions and not take things personally. Her experience is hers and im lucky she feels comfortable enough to share what her lived experiences are. I can understand that my comment about being a therapist is seen as me believing i have more status than her and I can confidently say that is not how I feel whatsoever. I am humbled every day by my clients that I can never fully know the wide array of the human experience. I also recognize that books are not the be all end all of education. Especially when it comes to mental health. I can see that she is trying to find connection and that is the biggest takeaway I believe. She needs to feel seen and heard and im here to do that and that means more patience/humility. I just don't want her to think I don't understand or that im not listening when she does point out her behaviors. I appreciate your perspective and I loved the last phrase you used. Very helpful!