Davis is waiting. It's been a long few months, getting Jenny through the stresses of this pregnancy, but she also has a feeling the tides are turning. It isn't about Jenny being happier, but about being just a little bit more stable. Jenny's looking her in the eye more, responding more, and she's even seen a smile or two. But she's treading

It's never a waiting game with Jenny, although she often feels the weight of the day on her shoulders as the session approaches. Jenny is by nature one of her more exhausting clients and this twist of her pregnancy only makes things harder for her patient to heal. Where as many women were able to find joy in pregnancy, Jenny's fears only exacerbate ( Read more... )

Even therapists lose patience and Davis isn't too thrilled. Jenny had promised to schedule another session and weeks had gone by. Almost to the point of her violating some rule about her post-suicide-attempt care. Davis hadn't raised a flag simple because she knew Jenny would call if needed and adjusting to life as a pregnant woman wasn't easy. ( Read more... )

There's somehow a lighter feeling about this appointment, but Davis doesn't trust that feeling. Not yet. She's going off the last phone call, and the fact there hasn't been another one, but she is hoping things are getting easier for her client. Yet, in this situation, until the baby is born Jenny will be nerves until the end. The nerves are going ( Read more... )

She's in her usual place, but this time there is more of an air of expectancy. Today, she has no doubt what they will be discussing. No question whatsoever. So she waits for Jenny to come in. She isn't sure what Jenny's choices will have been, if anything, and she isn't sure if this will be a good thing to move her forward or set her back years in

As with the last time, Davis is ready when Jenny walks in. This time she has more medical research backing her up and despite having the information ready to share, she doesn't plan to. Not yet. Jenny is still going to be hurting from the last time and they still have work to do.

Jenny missed one session, which didn't surprise her in the least. When the emotions are ripped free and healing rather than being tucked inside, people always ran. But that she came back meant the healing was really beginning. Like with last time, Jenny is the last session of the day and her evening is clear, so if this runs long, there's no ( Read more... )

She's waiting with the door open this time. As with the last time, Jenny is her last patient and she's made a point to schedule an hour between her most recent patient and Jenny so that there are no worries about her running into anyone. Jenny can walk in when she's ready. Davis isn't going anywhere.

It's a private office in one of the nicest buildings in Georgetown. Everything is understated, quiet, and confidentiality is clearly key. The secretary takes only last names and the waiting room is designed for one person only. There is a water fountain in the corner but no other typical "therapy" gimmicks. The singular waiting chair is comfortable ( Read more... )