Devastated

[The People]

My thoughts. I think that losing a T in this way would be like losing a beloved parent in the same way. You had a better bond with him, felt more cared for, grew stronger with his help...

I encourage that you continue with new T to work through this but if they think it is appropriate you make special times to spend worth old T. For closure just like a T who is moving away but also to say goodbye as one would do with positive FMs or close friends. No it is not exactly the same but it is important to be able to say goodbye. Sorry for you. It is hard enough to say goodbye when one of you leaves. I have never lost a T in this way. Perhaps discuss it with old T while there is still time. How to close things off. How to say goodbye. Goodbyes are important when the person is so important. @---------------->- If you are a poet or do any special work perhaps your inner family could do something for him. Express what the relationship meant to you.