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Wei's path to healing - family counseling in Hamilton

After military deployment, Wei has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $1,250.

🇨🇦 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada1,724 views
Wei Yi Dong
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Hamilton
After military deployment, I've struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. My doctor has referred me to family counseling, but the public waiting list is 11 months, and private sessions at a private practice in Hamilton cost $110 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 $1,250 goes: • 16 therapy sessions: $1,000 • Psychiatric assessment: $195 • Workbook and resources: $55 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Wei

Updates from Wei

  1. Quick update: $672 raised so far (54%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $280 so far, I met with the practice and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($155 in total) I made the first payment toward workbook and resources. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  • Angela P. Vasquez 🇬🇧 · $250
  • Lukman Budi Halim 🇮🇩 · $100

    “Praying for you. Thought of Wei all day after reading this.”

  • Daniel Uchenna Igwe 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Veronica Ginevra Barone 🇮🇹 · $50
  • Yun-seo Cha 🇰🇷 · $50
  • Murugan W. Balakrishnan 🇮🇳 · $43

    “Thought of Wei all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

  • Davi Samuel Monteiro 🇧🇷 · $30
  • Diego D. Martínez 🇲🇽 · $25
  • Jiro Haruto Kato 🇯🇵 · $20

    “You got this. Small amount but sent with love. - Sapporo”

  • Maverick B. Walker 🇬🇧 · $20
  • Ajay T. Luthra 🇮🇳 · $15
  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $15
  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $15
  • Neema Auma Nakamya 🇹🇿 · $15
  • Hari L. Krishnamurthy 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Thinking of you. Hope the September deadline works out. - Nashik”

  • Raimundo Otávio Nascimento 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Dustin H. Whitaker 🇺🇸 · $10

    “God bless. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Durham”

  • Alok K. Rawat 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Tayyaba Nazia Mughal 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Favour Blessing Ogunbanjo 🇳🇬 · $10

    “Rooting for you. Thought of Wei all day after reading this. - Port Harcourt”

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  • Mia MillsQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Wei.

    • Wei Yi DongOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is 16 therapy sessions, $1,000. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Good question.

  • Hang in there. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't give up. All the best

    • Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

      • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 23 people at work. Blessings

        • Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Hamilton.

          • Hope it all works out, Wei. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

            • Good luck, Wei. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

              $797 raised of $1,250

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