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Mental health support for Shirley after the death of both parents

Shirley is working through the death of both parents and needs help paying for 20 sessions with a licensed counselor.

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Shirley A. Carpenter
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Anaheim
After the death of both parents, I've struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. My doctor has referred me to EMDR therapy, but the public waiting list is 9 months, and private sessions at a private practice in Anaheim cost $85 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 20 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 $3,000 goes: • 20 therapy sessions: $2,550 • Psychiatric assessment: $380 • Workbook and resources: $70 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#mental-health#therapy#healing

Updates from Shirley

  1. Update from Anaheim: we've started the first stage. We're at 79% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $1,138 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Small update. $949 so far, I made the first payment toward workbook and resources.

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  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Shirley all day after reading this. - Vadodara”

  • Anonymous 🇲🇦 · $15
  • Silas G. Phillips 🇬🇧 · $5
  • Saad Usman Cheema 🇵🇰 · $50

    “Good luck. Hope the August deadline works out. - Gujranwala”

  • Nikolai Yuri Zhukov 🇷🇺 · $50
  • Sultana Shirin Sultana 🇧🇩 · $13
  • Sneha Shetty 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Alp Can Özer 🇹🇷 · $20
  • Joshua G. Jackson 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Ellie K. Perkins 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Best of luck. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Allentown”

  • Ellie A. Hanson 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Hasan Sohel Dutta 🇧🇩 · $15

    “Stay strong. Hope the August deadline works out. - Narayanganj”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇪 · $25
  • Daniel Arthur Amaral 🇧🇷 · $25
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  • Hermann Sommer 🇩🇪 · $71

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Shirley all day after reading this. - Augsburg”

  • Cristian Sorin Ionescu 🇷🇴 · $42
  • Rowan D. Robinson 🇬🇧 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $100
  • Letícia Maria Batista 🇧🇷 · $10

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Shirley all day after reading this. - Guarulhos”

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  • Ludwig Karl Schröder

    Thinking of you, Shirley. I hope things turn around soon

    • Giang Khang Vuong

      I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 31 people at work. Greetings from Mombasa.

      • Lorenzo C. García

        Take care, Shirley. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

        • Gifty Adwoa Owusu

          Wishing Shirley a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

          • Kateryna Yana KuznetsovID verified

            Keep going, Shirley. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope August is when things finally get easier

            • Tâm Bình Ha

              Take care, Shirley. Looking forward to the next update. All the best

              • Erdem Murat Demir

                Sending strength, Shirley. Get well soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Pietermaritzburg.

                • Rakesh T. Randhawa

                  Thinking of you, Shirley. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Blessings

                  • Kagiso K. Pillay

                    thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update.

                    • Zubby Ifeanyi Shittu

                      Best of luck, Shirley. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Ciudad de México

                      • Thomas H. Stanley

                        Thinking of you and your family, Shirley. Shared this with my family.

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