Therapy fund for Joseph: 20 sessions with a licensed counselor
After a long hospital stay, Joseph has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $2,600.
Updates from Maverick
Good news. Because of your gifts ($556 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $436 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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thinking of you and your family, Maverick. Shared it with a few friends. Take care
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Joseph?
Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 25 people at work
Sending strength, Maverick. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 22 people at work. All the best.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Joseph.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. 20 therapy sessions is the biggest at $2,100. Fair thing to want to know.
hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
is February a hard date?
Yes February is the real date. I'm working on a few other things at the same time but this is the main hurdle. Let me know if you want more detail.
this could happen to any of us. I hope February is when things finally get easier!
How is Joseph doing now?
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Quebec. I'll ask around and let you know.
Hope things get better soon, Maverick. Wishing Joseph a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.
rooting for you, Maverick. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Surat this morning. Blessings.
Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up.
So sorry you're going through this, Maverick. Hope the doctors have good news. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
good luck, Maverick. Hope the doctors have good news. I hope February is when things finally get easier. God bless
Good luck, Maverick. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Mumbai.
Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
sending love, Maverick. This could happen to any of us.