Help our friend who needs mental health care ASAP
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Our dear friend and sister Christian needs help. Nearly 50 years of suppressed PTSD and trauma have come to the surface in the last two months and she is in need of real in-patient mental health care.
To know Christian is a gift. She truly is one of the most gracious and giving people who can see all the good in the world even in her darkest moments. She was resilient through a rough battle with hepatitis C, got her way through the trauma of losing her best fur friend Molly after a car accident, picked herself up after someone stole all of her painting gear, which is her livelihood. Christian has been dealt a lot of blows in her life - including a history of childhood sexual and physical abuse - and each day she has been grateful for what she has regardless. But now she is the one who needs help and we are calling our community far and wide to help us raise enough funds to get her into in-patient care. Christian does see a path forward but right now she is steeped in depression, anxiety, and paranoia and can only afford one hour of weekly counseling. Her sister Wendy has suspended her life to move in and provide 24 hour support to Christian and it's more than one person alone can do.
Most programs in WA state run anywhere from $40-$60k and we are interviewing a number of facilities in state and out to see how quickly we can get her placed. It's the holidays and a lot of us are busy preparing and we all have something to be grateful for. Right now, we hope you take a minute and help us reach our goal. We are happy to answer questions or provide more specifics.
Thank you,
Alissa, Jeanne, and Wendy (Christian's sister)
To know Christian is a gift. She truly is one of the most gracious and giving people who can see all the good in the world even in her darkest moments. She was resilient through a rough battle with hepatitis C, got her way through the trauma of losing her best fur friend Molly after a car accident, picked herself up after someone stole all of her painting gear, which is her livelihood. Christian has been dealt a lot of blows in her life - including a history of childhood sexual and physical abuse - and each day she has been grateful for what she has regardless. But now she is the one who needs help and we are calling our community far and wide to help us raise enough funds to get her into in-patient care. Christian does see a path forward but right now she is steeped in depression, anxiety, and paranoia and can only afford one hour of weekly counseling. Her sister Wendy has suspended her life to move in and provide 24 hour support to Christian and it's more than one person alone can do.
Most programs in WA state run anywhere from $40-$60k and we are interviewing a number of facilities in state and out to see how quickly we can get her placed. It's the holidays and a lot of us are busy preparing and we all have something to be grateful for. Right now, we hope you take a minute and help us reach our goal. We are happy to answer questions or provide more specifics.
Thank you,
Alissa, Jeanne, and Wendy (Christian's sister)
Organizer and beneficiary
Wendy Webster
Organizer
Puyallup, WA
Alissa Haslam
Beneficiary