Fellow surrogate partner therapist, Janet Treviño, and I watch the reality show “Virgin Island” and provide commentary along the way.

My enthusiasm could not be tamped down. My clients see an authentic version of myself. There is no mask I put on. And the authentic version of myself when I am delighted is a squealy, boisterous ball of energy.

For me, it is a client session that I handle with professionalism and care. For her, she was playing out stories from her past and what it will be like to enter the bedroom of a potential lover.