Final Chapter: Fund the Finish

Help Me Complete My PhD Journey

Hi, I’m Taysue Morris a Licensed Professional Counselor, storyteller, and doctoral candidate at The George Washington University. After years of study, sacrifice, and service, I’ve reached the final stretch of my PhD journey.

To officially complete my degree, I must travel ✈️ abroad this fall to conduct the final, and most vital, phase of my dissertation research. Without this in-person fieldwork, I won’t be able to graduate .

I’ve exhausted all other options, and unfortunately, I do not have access to institutional or grant funding to support this last chapter. That’s why I’m reaching out to you, my community, my village, for support.

Why This Research Matters

My dissertation, Healing Through Story, explores how storytelling can be used as a culturally grounded tool for diagnosis, treatment, and emotional healing in underrepresented global communities and beyond.

This work aims to:

Elevate global voices in mental health discourse

Train clinicians in narrative-based approaches

✊ Challenge Western models with culturally responsive care

This isn’t just about earning a degree, it’s about shifting systems, honoring stories, and creating change rooted in cultural truth and community resilience.

How Your Gift Will Help

Your donation will directly support:

✈️ Travel abroad for fieldwork

Local housing and meals

️ Workshop space and materials for clinical training

️ Tools for transcription, data analysis, and editing

️ Final dissertation production and submission costs

Every dollar brings me one step closer to the finish line and makes this transformative research possible.

Thank You

This is more than financial support, it’s a powerful affirmation of my work, of culturally grounded healing, and of the belief that stories can transform systems and lives.

Together, let’s fund the finish and carry this vision all the way through.