Being Female 

"When I first went to see Mark, I had a very clear idea of what I thought my problems were. Basically, I would cease menstruation for months at a time and had little interest in engaging in any sort of intimate relationship.

After a few sessions with Mark, I came to realize that these were symptoms of a greater, more deeply ingrained problem.

I began to uncover basic issues with femininity that stemmed from my childhood experiences. It became obvious that my dad's blatant desire for a son had borne a tremendous impact on the way I turned out. After one of my sessions with Mark, I remembered that my mother had given birth to a baby boy when I was a child. The baby had died shortly after being born. Although I was only about seven years old, I remember my father's face when he found out his son had died. I felt so awful and guilty for not being what he had wanted. I carried with me the guilt of being "the wrong sex" until it began to physically inhibit the cultivation of my femininity. It was then I went to see Mark.

As I acknowledged those past emotions and experiences, my physical symptoms began to alleviate themselves. My periods have finally begun to regulate and I have entered into my first intimate relationship in a long time. I am incredibly thankful to Mark for helping me reconnect with a very important part of who I am."

- Penny

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