Letting Go

I generally work with a recovering person only during the first six months of their recovery and then they switch to another therapist.  I always experience some sadness and some desire to hold on, when it is time for one of my clients to graduate to the next phase of recovery.  Yesterday, one of my clients graduated.  I did my job well, connecting, loving and guiding, now it is time to let go.  It is useful for me to acknowledge, feel and let go of my own feelings in much the same manner.