I had my second therapy session with my new Czech therapist. It went better than I expected. I actually felt a bit better afterwards. Unlike in the US (or at least New Jersey), I can see my Czech therapist face-to-face, albeit of course wearing face masks. That's kind of nice, I'll admit, but of course I understand the need for even more safety, in relevant cases. This time my husband drove me there and waited for me, instead of me taking a taxi. Also, today was sunny and comparatively mild outside. The first time it was very cold and raining. After my session today, Hubby and I went to a pekárna (bread bakery, but they also sell some pastries). That almost felt like a reward, of sorts.

My therapist asked if I am set up with public health insurance yet. I'm not. Hubby has a lot of work left to tackle the bureaucracy relating to it. I probably won't have it for at least a month or two. The therapist apologized that I had to pay 100% to her, and in cash. I considered not saying anything, but then I decided to tell her that 100% to her (500 CZK per visit) is less than I used to have to pay in co-pays to the therapist I went to in the US. And that US therapist took my stupid insurance. Yes, co-pays. This Czech therapist's 100% equals $23 in the US. My co-pay for my "in-network" US therapist was $30. I used to see my therapist in the US every week. I'll be seeing this new Czech therapist about every other week. When I do become insured in Czech Republic, my co-pay will be ZERO. Nil.