You do not currently have permission to view the full text for this document. Please sign in to an account with an active subscription or contact support.
This essay is an individual reflection on an aspect of the analyst’s personal history of loss and developmental trauma, as well as part of a theoretical exploration of the unconscious forces always at play in analytic work. Reflecting on loss and disappointment in the father–son dyad of the past leads to a greater sense of freedom and appreciation for the present.