Posted by susan C on August 24, 2001, at 14:53:15
In reply to Re: Wrong board - sorry!!!, posted by mila on August 24, 2001, at 14:12:37
Dear Nikki,
some times a cry in the dark has to be sounded many times before someone else can find where it is coming from. I support Milas comments and share with you, that at my most difficult times, I try to remember, not to give up. That it is hard.
Susan C.
> dear Nikki,
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> i am so glad to see you back here again! i missed you. I am also glad that you have doubts about ever getting relief for it means that despite all those blows of fate you still have your hopes alive and well.
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> the only thing that comes to my mind in terms of advise in your situation is to give church a try. Shop around in different churches of different denominations to find a minister that you like and the church community that feels supportive and like a family to you. Ministers and nuns are trained in counselling and will offer it for free of course. When they counsel, they do not necessarily rely on the word of God, if that is what might scare you. I met outstanding ministers on my way to recovery, from very different religious paths: anglicans, catholics, jesuits, pentecostals, jews, etc. They have outstanding people skills and deep understanding and compassion for a human fate in this world. Many churches organize potluck dinners, visiting the sick, and they might offer you some help with access other resourses you might need to, including payments for treatment.
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> i do not know what else to think of because i do not know the situation in your country very well. if you have a family doctor you might talk to them as well, they either know about or will research for the resources that you need, it is their duty. here in canada i found that psychiatrists are a bit less resourceful than family doctors when it comes to offering the patient a variety of avenues to success. also the quality and power of social services here in canada varies from province to province and from city to city. you might give social services a try too. there is so much they can help you with.
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> meanwhile, please keep posting here and also come to the chat room on psycho-babble open. you will find there care, love, support, and relief from loneliness you seek.
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> wishing you the best,
> mila
poster:susan C
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