[angie2716]

Well I called the clinic I was talking about. I got an appoinment on Mar 18th. But I go in on Monday also to fill out an application for financial assistance. But the thing I don't unsterstand is why I have to bring my husband's and kid's social security cards and I also have to bring something like report cards for the kids to show that they live in the same house as me. And the other thing is my husband is wanting to go with me so how am I supposed to talk to them and tell them what I've been going through if he is there. And he has to go cause I won't be able to drive all that way by myself. I panic while I'm driving long distances. I don't know what to do.

[1flagwriter]

Angie, they need all that stuff when you fill out your forms for aid as proof of dependency of children, which takes away from income.

I would love for my wife to attend my therapy, but she isn't allowed

I am so happy that you have an appointment!! Yay!

Please post later and let us know how you are doing.

[angie2716]

Oh ok. I didn't know all that. Part of me does want him to be there cause he needs to hear a lot of it but then there's the stuff that I don't want him to know. I'm excited but nervous. And thank you!

How are you doing today?

Originally Posted by 1flagwriter

Angie, they need all that stuff when you fill out your forms for aid as proof of dependency of children, which takes away from income.

I would love for my wife to attend my therapy, but she isn't allowed

I am so happy that you have an appointment!! Yay!

Please post later and let us know how you are doing.

[1flagwriter]

Angie, I'm remaining stable...What are you going to do since he's going and there's things you don't want him to know? I think maybe you discuss first what is okay for him to hear, and then politely ask him to leave maybe the last 15 mins of the appointment so you can be open and alone? I'm so glad you have an appointment

[angie2716]

That's good. I have no idea what I will do. If I ask I'm to leave (politely) he will get suspicious like he usually he is. Maybe he will change his mind about going. I am too. Thank you!

Originally Posted by 1flagwriter

Angie, I'm remaining stable...What are you going to do since he's going and there's things you don't want him to know? I think maybe you discuss first what is okay for him to hear, and then politely ask him to leave maybe the last 15 mins of the appointment so you can be open and alone? I'm so glad you have an appointment

[englishteacher]

Angie,

Can you ask him to wait in the waiting room? My husband drove me to my last appointment and went in with me. I wish I had asked him to wait outside. He likes to fix things - including me. Every time the therapist asked a question, he answered. I asked him (right then and there) to please let me speak...he would, but then he'd interrupt...like I wasn't capable of expressing myself. It was a little frustrating. He meant well, but...