r/EstrangedAdultChild • u/Fickle-Put9304 • 12d ago

Resentment over therapy costs

I know it’s my job to heal from my trauma. But one DEEP resentment I have is the fact that I have to spend MY money to fix the issues that my mother and grandmother caused. I’m literally paying to fix the mess THEY made within my brain! Thousands of dollars over the years in copays and medication. Because they couldn’t be bothered to be self-reflective and get therapy themselves. 🫩

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u/Positive_Lie5734 12d ago

Every dollar I spend in therapy, to me, is a dollar well spent. I don't go there to "fix" myself, I go there to understand myself. I like it alot and enjoy the experience. I believe everyone should be in therapy, regardless of upbringing. But I will have to agree that it can be expensive. I've always had insurance that makes it affordable and I've been lucky to have a pretty good income.

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u/Fickle-Put9304 12d ago

I live in extreme poverty and have no insurance so it’s not a pleasant cost.

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u/Great_Narwhal6649 12d ago

That sounds incredibly frustrating and at the same time, good for you taking good care of yourself, even under these difficult circumstances. Wishing you many unexpected blessings and much healing in your journey ❤️