what to expect
 

I have my first counselling session booked for the 20th feb. It's an assessment apparently. To see what sort of help i need and who best to put me in touch with. Fingers crossed

hi there,

it is quite scary the first time.
but VERY good for you for giving it a try.
it took me a few sessions to become comfortable.
my first session was basically letting them learn a bit about my background and what i needed from them.

i hope it goes well.
let us know if you like.
much love.
xxxxxxxxxx

The lady on the phone said it was an initial assessment, so they can figure out my needs. I have to travel over 50 miles to get there, so they want to get me someone closer to home, but need to see me first to do that.

I described whats been going on...the flashbacks, the doctor trips etc and the first thing she said was ' I know you probably feel like your going crazy, but you're not, it's perfectly normal to question your stability and strength'.
God, you know once she'd said that I felt like I could take to the wing and fly. Silly huh x

wow! good for you! good luck!!!!
i hope it goes really well - i am sure it will because it must have taken a ton of courage to ask for this help so i'm sure that you are really strong and ready for it
xxxooo

thanks hon, i do hope so, I really do.

I need a step in the right direction. Four months ago I would'nt have imagined that I would feel the strength to do something like this. I'm terrified, but I know I have to confront these things.