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There’s More to Jessica’s Story

“For most of the last nine years, I was a reclusive shut-in. Now, as I write this, I’m planning my next trip to Mexico and two months ago I went to Spain with my daughter. What’s at the bottom of this change? A trauma counselling program at Family Services of Greater Vancouver.

My first aha moment was this time I got a very triggering email and, instead of reacting, I didn’t respond right away. I took my time, remained calm, and felt like I was finally in control of my emotions. It felt like being free from a thorn in my side. When I didn’t have the same response as before, when I took my time and was able to stay calm, to laugh even, I realized counselling had unlocked something. 

That moment was so empowering and things like this kept happening – and they still are! I’m connected to music again. I’m traveling to places I would have never thought I could go. I’m getting so much closer to my friends because I know myself better and I can let them know me better too.

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My counsellor completely changed my life, and I just want everyone who needs it to get a chance like this. I had tried other counselling before, and it wasn’t like this and I wouldn’t have been able to have this experience if it wasn’t free. That is why I’m sharing my story: to say, “there is help.” I am finally living now, not just surviving and not just existing.

There’s so much more to my story that brought me to Family Services – and I have so much ahead of me too.”

Writing the Next Chapter

Jessica is a former client in the Trauma Counselling program at Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV). The work happening at FSGV gives people the chance to write their next chapter with more confidence, skills, and knowledge. 

This fall, FSGV will help about 2,500 people through counselling, victim and survivor support, financial literacy education, and more. Just as there’s more to Jessica’s story, there’s more to every client’s story. Mental health is complex and interconnected – and FSGV’s programs and staff respond to it through individualized care. 

FSGV can only do this work with support from generous community and partners. You can make sure FSGV is there to give people a helping hand, to give them the chance to write their next chapters with dignity. Learn more and make your life-changing gift today at: fsgv.ca/TheresMore

*Jessica’s name and image have been changed for privacy.

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