Gratitude in Giving
- therapistresourcen
- Sep 23
- 2 min read
It might be a bit weird to say, but I feel so grateful when I send out grant acceptance emails. We hear a lot of thank you’s from our recipients, but I also feel so lucky that I GET to help others who are often at a low point in life. With our most recent round of grants, we wanted to share a bit more about some of our recipients and how TRN grants are impacting them.
S. is a therapist who works in both an Intensive Outpatient Program and in private practice. When plugging in her computer at work one day, she was unexpectedly electrocuted, which has led to a long list of medical issues. When asked how the funds would impact her, she reports “the funds would definitely alleviate the rising anxiety and depression that is now forming because right now I am unable to provide the bare necessities for me and my son, let alone all of the other financial responsibilities I have to negotiate to pay at a later time. These funds would personally affect me by knowing that God does hear me cry at night because this is the most bizarre accident to happen and no one ever wants to be electrocuted.”
L. was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She will be out of work for a minimum of 3 weeks initially and will more than likely require more time off as treatment continues. She says “these funds would be a surprise blessing that would help with cost of living and medical appointments while on medical leave. I have grown weary and feel down that I am not able to contribute to our family while out. There is also a sense of urgency to get back to work to avoid the loss of pay, but this is not recommended for healing.”
This month, we are also supporting six other therapists including a therapist leaving an abusive relationship, someone who is recovering from a recent stroke, and a clinician who has had an extensive recovery after a physical injury. You just never know what a person is experiencing.
I’m grateful to be able to help, and I’m grateful for your donations.