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Mental health support for Barbara after military deployment

After military deployment, Barbara has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $2,005.

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Barbara Serra
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Naples
After military deployment, I've struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. My doctor has referred me to EMDR therapy, but the public waiting list is 8 months, and private sessions at Naples Wellbeing Centre cost $70 each. I have been honest with my employer and taken some time off, but I can't keep going without support. Therapy has already helped a little in the sessions I could afford. My therapist recommends 24 weekly sessions, and I know that consistent help will make the difference. Asking for help with this has been the hardest part, and I'm grateful for your kindness without judgment. Funds cover only therapy sessions, and I'll share progress updates (not private details) if I'm comfortable. Where the $2,005 goes: • 24 therapy sessions: $1,700 • Psychiatric assessment: $300 • Workbook and resources: $5 Every share and every dollar helps. - Barbara
#mental-health#therapy#healing

Updates from Barbara

  1. Update from Naples: I met with the practice and confirmed the amounts. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 28% thanks to 16 of you. I made the first payment toward psychiatric assessment. More news soon.

  3. We're at 28% thanks to 16 of you. I made the first payment toward workbook and resources. More news soon.

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  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $50

    “Hang in there. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Leeds”

  • Kendall W. Armstrong 🇨🇦 · $10
  • Dian Purnomo 🇮🇩 · $10

    “Hope this helps. Hope the December deadline works out. - Bandung”

  • Anonymous 🇹🇿 · $25
  • Mia A. Kendrick 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Arthit Anan Wattana 🇹🇭 · $25
  • Naufal Fajar Suryadi 🇮🇩 · $25
  • Waweru Athumani Hamisi 🇺🇬 · $79

    “You got this. Thought of Barbara all day after reading this.”

  • Jacob A. Bowman 🇦🇺 · $5

    “Hope things get better! - Melbourne”

  • Nikhil J. Sood 🇺🇸 · $5

    “Hope things get better. I'm in Denver, thinking of you.”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇦 · $25
  • Carol Schmidt 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Aparecida Márcia Gomes 🇧🇷 · $5

    “Every little bit. Thought of Barbara all day after reading this.”

  • Fitria Anisa Permana 🇮🇩 · $26

    “Praying for you! - Makassar”

  • Jorge Arthur Vieira 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $20
  • Mónica G. Franco 🇲🇽 · $25
  • Chidinma Blessing Gbadamosi 🇳🇬 · $10

    “Rooting for you. Thought of Barbara all day after reading this.”

  • Brooks J. Sutton 🇦🇺 · $72
  • Natnael Berhanu Kahsay 🇪🇹 · $100

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  • Pieter B. Cloete

    everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Takoradi donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

    • Ganesh Deepak Lama

      Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Boston

      • Deborah T. FranklinPhoto verified

        It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings

        • Ssebuliba Mukasa Mutua

          Rooting for you, Barbara. Wishing Barbara a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings!

          • Imam Bagus Effendi

            Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Badagry.

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