Guilt nagged at me. She didn't technically ask me a question, so in theory, I didn't owe her a response, but the need to please her swept over me like a tidal wave. But why? She was another therapist in the revolving door. They all asked the same questions and promised help, but each of them left me in the same condition they found me--broken.
The narrator experiences an overwhelming sense of guilt regarding a recent interaction with another therapist. Although the therapist didn't ask for a direct response, the narrator feels compelled to please her, reflecting a deeper internal struggle. This need for validation highlights the emotional turmoil the narrator faces, indicating that it's not just about the conversation itself but about the broader sense of connection and approval.
Moreover, the narrator expresses frustration with the cycle of therapy. Despite the therapists' attempts to help, they seem unable to bring about real change, leaving her feeling as broken as before. This sentiment suggests a disillusionment with the therapeutic process, as the narrator grapples with the repeated patterns in her treatment and the continuous feelings of inadequacy and despair.