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Mental health support for Carmen after a difficult divorce

After a difficult divorce, Carmen has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $1,300.

🇺🇸 Arlington, Texas, United States1,703 views
Carmen F. Torres
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After a difficult divorce, I've struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. My doctor has referred me to a structured recovery program, but the public waiting list is 8 months, and private sessions at the Arlington Counselling Collective cost $130 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 16 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 $1,300 goes: • 16 therapy sessions: $1,100 • Psychiatric assessment: $170 • Workbook and resources: $30 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Carmen
#mental-health#therapy#healing

Updates from Carmen

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($296 in total) the plan for 16 therapy sessions is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $582 raised so far (45%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $582 so far, I made the first payment toward psychiatric assessment.

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  • Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $51

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Carmen all day after reading this. - Munich”

  • Lovisa Mattsson 🇸🇪 · $50
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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Carmen all day after reading this. - Kampala”

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    “Rooting for you. Saw your post and had to give. - Bogra”

  • Rekha K. Singh 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Thought of Carmen all day after reading this. - Jodhpur”

  • Titilayo Nneka Zakari 🇳🇬 · $10

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  • Folake Hauwa Coker

    So sorry you're going through this, Carmen. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

    • Million Wondimu Wolde

      Good luck. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

      • Gabriel E. Treviño

        Stay strong, Carmen. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 39 people at work.

        • Emine Gizem Özer

          You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 14 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything!

          • Tim De Bruin

            Keep going, Carmen. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

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