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Roman's path to healing - EMDR therapy in Addis Ababa
Roman is working through a long hospital stay and needs help paying for 20 sessions with a licensed counselor.
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia999 views
After a long hospital stay, 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 Addis Ababa Wellbeing Centre cost $15 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 $200 goes:
• 20 therapy sessions: $160
• Psychiatric assessment: $20
• Workbook and resources: $20
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
Updates from Roman
We're at 55% thanks to 3 of you. the plan for workbook and resources is now scheduled. More news soon.
Small update. $110 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
Small update. $50 so far, we've started the first stage.
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $50
- Itzel D. Delgado 🇲🇽 · $12
“Please keep us posted. - León”
- Dennis E. Maldonado 🇺🇸 · $50
“Happy to help. Thought of Roman all day after reading this.”
- Jocelyn R. Hendricks 🇬🇧 · $10
- Joyce S. Mendoza 🇵🇭 · $50
“Blessings. Saw your post and had to give. - Manila”
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I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted.
Stay strong. Wishing Roman a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Agra
hope it all works out, Roman. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best