lil sunshine thanks for sharing your story!!!
if any of you are looking for counseling or therapy session or even a good therapist...
www.nmha.org - national mental health association
www.nami.org - national alliance for mental illness
www.apa.org - american psycological association
http://www.abpsi.org/ - association of black psychologists
these organizations can put you in touch with local affiliates where you can receive low cost mental health services.
seek out your church. they may offer low cost counseling services or can link you with a counselor/therapist who can offer a sliding scale.
the nmha website is an advocacy website which provides information on which states provide the best mental health services. i am fortunate that i live in a state where they offer some of the best services. this information may help you when seeking out counseling. you need to be fully aware of what your insurance will cover including medicaid and what you may have to pay out of pocket. if any of you are currently on medication or in need of it at some point, drug companies can offer you a discount, i believe based upon your income (i think it may be $12,000).
i hope this helps!!
i am so glad that so many of you have been encouraged to share personal stories and seek out the help you need. you give courage to yourself and others who may not have that strength yet.
((hugs))