Generally clinical psychologists, doctors, PA's, RN's etc do a small amount of Pro bono work (donated) to free or subsidized clinics. Major cities are generally good places to start.

Sliding scale means that you give what you can pay for treatment. I bet you can find some!

From each according to their ability, to each according to their need.

If facism decides to rear its ugly head in my area and time, then I'll surely be one of the first to go. A well educated, transsexual socialist. I'm screwed!

90 to 100 percent of my paycheck goes to paying the house note, i honestly should not be going with stacy tonight because i dont know how im gonna afford it, hopefully there is no door charge and I can just drink water, so i wont pay drinks theni m ight get away with just paying for gas, but that will mean i am gonna go the next week with out eating, but i NEED THIS i really need to get close with some sisters I am so alone and need support.

PLease any one going out with us im not begging for money i am too proud and would never do that please dont think thats why im saying this im just telling you that because it gives you a idea of why i am unable to afford even low income payments

There are free or low cost mental health services very close to you and I can point you the direction. There are also some low cost dental services at the college and other places.  I can't wait to meet you tomorrow and I know you will find meeting others like yourself to be very theraputic. Im a good problem solver and researcher so if you need help with something I can help you figure it out and how to take care of it. I just hired two part time workers so I can't hire you but I know a lot of people and may be able to help you find other employment.

I know depression sucks and it's hard to get out of. It's like this pit of tar that you can easily slip right into to. It starts to turn into an endless cycle and you don't even want to get out of bed in the morning. In the end you have to let go of it though and focus on what you want in life and your goals. When your depressed it's really hard to see past all the negative things, like if you get yelled at by your boss it's hard to look at things from a distance but if you can I think you'll see that not everything is terrible. I know I think people pass over me all the time and ignore me but I stopped caring about that, because I have nothing to prove to the world and I have to live my life for myself. Hopefully you don't think I'm saying I have all the answers because I'm writing to help myself figure things out too, I have problems with depression pretty often. It helps me to forget about people that are mean to you and look for people who will be nice to you, when you find them stick with them .

And I just want to say that you look like a kind and intelligent soul and someone I could see myself wanting to get to know if I saw you at a party or anywhere. I know that's shallow saying that from just looking at one picture but those were just my first impressions.

Take care and *hugs!*

I met Paula yesterday and she is the sweetest, prettiest and most intelligent girl you could ever meet. I introduced her to some other girls and she had the time of her life. It warmed my heart to see how happy she was when she could just be herself without anyone to judge her. She says she can't dance but  her petite body just moves with the beat. I think that maybe that "other person" may not be able to dance as a guy but Paula is just bursting at the seams to be let out and "shake it". lol

I had the most amazing time helping her and getting to know her as a friend. I think this will be a very long term friendship and I am HONORED to be her "Honorary Big Sister"!  It makes me feel wonderfull to know that she does not feel all alone anymore and that people can and will love her for who she is.

I'm sure Paula will be posting today about the beginning of her adventure along with some photos.

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,88193.new.html#new

Stacy last night was amazing, here is the forum on my telling of all of it. thanks again we will be BFFs I know it :3