Giving thanks

This was the acknowledgments page of my thesis - it could easily apply to my whole life:

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This thesis could not have been completed without the assistance and support of many people to whom I am deeply grateful.

First, a special acknowledgment of the supervisors, professors, peers, and instructors I have been fortunate to study with over the years in theater, English, music, psychology, and social work. Your wisdom, creativity, rigorous standards, and encouragement led me here.

A hearty, humble thank you to my thesis advisor Elizabeth Irvin, PhD, LICSW, for your guidance, equanimity, and reassurance through my sometimes-unconventional thesis process; to Deb and IFS for helping me uncover my inner achiever in all her fedora-wearing glory; to the many acquaintances who contributed uplifting energy and titles to my sample; and, of course, to the many artists, directors, writers, and producers who continue to try to depict therapy well onscreen.

Thank you to my Smithies for the support and learning you have so perceptively shared in our time here while becoming, to my utter joy, great friends; and to my chosen Chosen people and other kindred spirits for your willing ears, warm hugs, easy laughter, and brilliant, inspiring minds that have seen me through so many years – here’s to many more!

Much love and gratitude to my parents for believing in me, encouraging me to find a path in life that I am passionate about, and for remaining steady along the way. Thanks, as always, to my brother for your playful spirit, wise perspective, and for letting me be first just this once. 


Finally, I especially wish to thank Jess for your unwavering support, love, patience, and humor. You’re the best thing.

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! Enjoy your day :)