Since this thing is so long (approximately 50 single-spaced typed pages), I've split it into a number of smaller segments--index below.
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Intro
A. When
We First Met
B. The
Difficulties Begin
C. The
Difficulties Continue
D. How
I Felt
E. More
Issues--Concerning Your Behavior Towards Me
F. More
Issues--Concerning Your Behavior Towards Others
G. How
I Felt, Continued
H. Chris Begins
To See The Light
I. The
More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
J. The
Beginning of The End
K. Post-California:
The Final Straws
L. The
Major Issues (As I See Them)
1.
Our Different Family Backgrounds
2.
Anger
3.
Self-Esteem
4.
Intimacy and Trust
5.
Victimhood
6.
Control/Power
7. Responsibility and Rescue
M. What
About Mary?
N. How
I Felt, Continued
O. Summary
P. Your
Responses/Retorts
Q. Some
Final Thoughts
R. About
This Letter Itself
S. Conclusion--Life
Goes On
Bibliography
CAST:
Chris: Author of letter, formerly involved with Terry
Terry: Recipient of letter, a woman with borderline personality
disorder
Sandy: Terry's ex-lover
Mary: Chris and Terrys' couples counselor
Alan: Chris' therapist
Ellen: Terry's sister
Garry: Terry's brother