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Countertransference

February 27, 2026

A Christian, a Taoist, a Buddhist, and a Therapist walk into a bar.

The Christian says:

“I’ll have a beer, something that would make my father proud.”

The Taoist says:

“Anything within reach is fine, so long as it flows smoothly on the way down.”

The Buddhist says:

“A mocktail please, filled halfway, with equal parts citrus and sweetener.”

The Therapist orders nothing, listens with solemn respect, and is later found dead of alcohol poisoning.