I think I love the wrong person.?

I justs turned 16 years old and after years of foster care the family I'm with now decided to send me to a counselor to deal with the abuse of my past. I've always had a hard time trusting people so when I really connected with my counselor it felt really nice. She makes me feel really safe and loved and although she is my counselor I let her become like a mother to me and in some senses I love her as a the mother I never had. Is this wrong? please help, and please don't given any mean answers, just truthful ones.

Sweetie, you've had a horrific life and now you found not only a person who understands, but a person who also cares. Of course you love her! It is natural to love her like a mother or best friend at your age. It's not wrong, it's just natural.

No, not at all. You really have not [sorry to say] had a mother that you could you know talk to. She is someone you can talk to like a mother. I think its great. I hope your counseling goes really well. Good luck!

That is OK because that means you trust her. If you didn't think that then you might not be comfortable around her. If you aren't comfortable around a counselor well than you have no reason to go. 'Cuz if you can't trust her than you might think she is trying to just get information out. Don't worry about it.

It is natural to feel a deep connection w/ someone who doesn't judge u or get mad at u but just helps you. How much time have u spent w/ her? If it has been only a short time you might be getting a little too attached. If you have been seeing this counselor for years then I say it is somewhat normal.

I would think since you share with her intimate things at a consistant rate, that you would obviously become more secure with that person, regardless who it is. You needed someone to listen to you and empathize with you, not really sympathize or offer anything, but just to listen. At your age, all that makes a difference. I think its natural to feel that way, even with a counselor, you needed that.

there is nothing in the world wrong with your feelings. i think it would be a good idea for you to discuss this with her, and let her know your feelings (thats what she's there for!)
i think it is not unusual for people to even become infatuated with their counselor. there's even a term for it. I think it's called "projection"..but i'm not sure.
it sounds like a step forward for you.just remember to be honest about your feelings and together you two can talk it out.

one last thing.....it sounds like u have had a rotten upbringing and i am sorry. take one day at a time. and keep your head high.

you love this person like a mother? i take it she is the first person you have fully told your feelings to? when you share strong emotions and feelings and memories such as from an abusive past its hard NOT to share a bond with that person