FUND SOMEONE'S THERAPY IS FUNDRAISING FOR THE 4TH TIME

UPDATE! We have feedback from the person whose therapy we are funding, and I have permission to share it with you:

'Hi . I keep meaning to get in touch to let you know how I’m getting on with the therapy. Fab! That’s how I’m getting on! I’m not saying I’m 'fixed' but I’ve made huge progress and genuinely feel more able to cope with life. My stress and anxiety levels are down a massive amount and I’m feeling much more in control (without ‘needing’ to control every little tiny thing). Still a lot of work for me to do with self esteem issues but I’m making headway. I no longer feel life is happening ‘to’ me and I no longer feel that every tiny obstacle or setback can send me sliding down a slippery slope. I feel better equipped to hang on now and keep making forward progress, even if it is just baby steps. Thank you so very much for organising this opportunity for me, I really can’t tell you how much I appreciate it and how much it is changing the way I am thinking about myself and life and how I’m coping with life. I’m being ;let loose' for a month so I’m hopeful when I see the therapist just before Xmas I can report back that I’m continuing with the techniques and the mindset she’s been teaching me and that life is good! Thank you and thank you to everyone who donated. Means so much. X'

It has taken a lot for this person to agree to accept help. She feels others deserve it more; she's very humble but I know the situation and I know she deserves as much support as we can give. She is doing well at the sessions and we just need a little more money to pay for the rest of them.

Having put 3 people through this therapy already and seen the difference it makes, I'm asking again for your support. If it was you in this situation, we'd do the same for you and hope that people would give generously. In fact this particular person has donated every time we've raised money to help with others' therapy, even though she's on a low budget herself.

As for the details, obviously the person we help usually wants to remain anonymous and much of the information is confidential, so there's an element of trust about who your money is for and who it's going to. I give you my word that every penny raised goes to the therapist as soon as I receive it, after JustGiving has taken its admin fee. I check in with the person and the therapist throughout the 8-session treatment to see how things are going, and ideally get an update to share with you.

Here is a statement from the woman we are helping this time:

'I’ve hit rock bottom several times over the past year; I have got myself up again but each time it takes more effort and I don’t feel I have the strength left anymore. It isn’t just outside influences and situations that are having a detrimental effect on me but also my own issues, which cause me to react in ways that are, at best, negative and at worst, harmful to myself and those around me. I’ve tried really hard to be strong. But I’m not strong enough. So, with the last bit of strength I have in me, I’m admitting that I need help.'

Please give swiftly to insure that we can cover her sessions. Your support is very much appreciated. Also she's reading the messages and taking encouragement from them so do leave her a message when you donate. Thank you! x

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