Hi Anita,

Thank you so much!

I have previously gone into detail about my sentiments regarding this box, so I will avoid repetition. However, those same sentiments seem to continue coming into my head. I previously agreed it is not about the box, but at the same time it somehow is. It is about the box in that I find myself wishing I had just kept it or just asked for it back, knowing very well that the past won’t change. I even spend time thinking about all the times I have thought about this. It feels as if my brain is hyper focused on specific aspects of this incident that bother me. I worry I may never move past this.

You mentioned the box could be a symbol. I agree with this explanation, and this is how it is not about the box. Rather, the box symbolizes my perceived failures and mistakes from those few years.  Do you feel that is how symbolism in the mind often works? I am not too familiar with this concept.

Over the years, as you can see, I fluctuate between having complete peace about this incident but there are also times it takes up all my attention, hindering my abilities at home and work.

To put it simply, I have found myself stuck on this incident again. It feels as if I don’t deserve to be able to peacefully put this behind me. I am sorry to take up your time with this, and fully realize there are limitations in the extent to which you can help me. Please do let me know if there is anything I can clarify.

Best Regards,

Kareem