Celebrating

On Thursday, Dave and I had our last therapy session of the year.  We debated about whether or not we should go.  We were doing so well, we didn't have anything to talk about.

I am really glad that we went.  Our therapist reviewed with us all of our successes, all of the things that have gotten better in the past year.  It feels good to recognize those things, to acknowledge what we've learned, and how much things have changed.

I felt grateful for the chance to celebrate everything that Dave has done.  He hasn't seriously considered suicide (except for during the medication change) for several months - he always thinks about other plans.  He has changed some of his negative self-talk.  He knows things that pull him out of his dark spots, and he uses them.

I recognize his changes every day, but it felt really good to celebrate all of them all at once.  It's a really big deal.  I've made a lot of changes too, and learned what works for me, but I really think Dave deserves recognition and gratitude for the incredible things he's done.  I was glad we had this opportunity to do it.