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We've met w/our MC once and our 2nd appt is tonight. We like him (so far) and he is Christian, pro-marriage and is familiar and supportive of MB principles.
He charges $100 per session. We can somewhat afford this for a few months, but it obviously will put a strain on our finances which is one of our issues.
Should we make a gamble to find a new, free (or cheaper) counselor or stick it out w/someone we already feel good about, but will keep us from getting ahead in our finances?
BW 32
FWH 32
3 DC 5, 4, and 2
M 1996
PA 3/15 and 3/21/06
D-day 3/31/06
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Divorce would be a whole lot more expensive, don't you think?
Use an MC that works. You don't have to like him/her.
Budget and prioritise.
With prayers,
"Never forget that your pain means nothing to a WS." ~Mulan
"An ethical man knows it is wrong to cheat on his wife. A moral man will not actually do it." ~ Ducky
WS: They are who they are.
When an eel lunges out
And it bites off your snout
Thats a moray ~DS
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I would stay with this counselor. You cannot put a pricetag on successful recovery. We spent about $3000 in our year of counseling and it was beyond worth the sacrifices we had to make. We also took on a car payment when my husband traded in his fully paid for truck (the scene for a lot of the A)for an untainted vehicle. Again, worth the sacrifice. Money is not everything, to be sure, don't let it be a driving force in decision making for your recovery.
Incidently, our counselor gave us a $10 discount because we faithfully went every week. We went back to the full price when we felt we were ready to go every other week after a few months. Maybe you could ask your counselor about this and see if she/he is willing to give you a small discount if you are coming every week.
Blessings
Glad
BW-34
FWH-35
Married 12yrs
4 children
DD 8
DD 6
DD 4
DD 2
d-day 7/03
Beautiful Recovery
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talk to your therapist...if they write it up as "stress" related type issues and not just marriage counselling...your insurance may pick it up or atleast most of it....
all i paid is my $20.00 co-pay.
just a thought
"If there are no stupid questions, then what kind of questions do stupid people ask?" (Chris Rock)
"Its better to die standing, than live a lifetime on your knees" (Pancho Villa)
"We just wanna be free to ride our machines and not get hassled by the Man!" (Easy Rider)
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Oh Glad! Thank you for posting to my question. I read your posts to Renee and was so encouraged that I looked up all your posts. You are my hero and I would feel honored if you looked at my other 2 threads and gave me some input. They are "Found out on Fri morning..." on JFO http://www.marriagebuilders.com/ubbt/sho...;page=0#2981924and "One week since D-day" on GQII http://www.marriagebuilders.com/ubbt/sho...rue#Post2985137I've considered asking my H to sell his truck (on d-day I thought about setting it on fire). I did ask him to have it detailed and he said he would but hasn't. I don't ever want me or my children in it again. It is a work truck so it would be difficult to get rid of, but still...
BW 32
FWH 32
3 DC 5, 4, and 2
M 1996
PA 3/15 and 3/21/06
D-day 3/31/06
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