Help my sister and break the mental health stigma!

What do we do when somebody gets in an accident or gets diagnosed with a physical illness? More often than not we set up a gofundme account. We try to help people any way we can.   What happens when you are sick and can’t go to work? It gets harder to pay your bills because you’re not working. The same thing happens when you’re suffering from mental illness and it may take a little bit longer to recover cognitive abilities to do normal routines. My younger sister Lynda, who lives in Newfoundland, Canada, is currently suffering from a mental health crisis and needs interim financial help.   Lynda was in hospital for an extended time, and she’s getting better. It will take a little while longer for her to get back her full strength. To get back on her feet. She is currently on medical leave from work and some bills need attention. She currently is not receiving benefits form her private drug and dental plans through her employer. All funds collected will go towards paying the benefit/medical expenses, additional moving expenses and ensuring that there is enough to cover the deficit between unemployment/disability income and her expenses until she can return to work full time.   Being so far away from her with me living in Iowa and her in Newfoundland I have felt a little hopeless in being able to help her. Setting up this gofundme is just a small thing that I can do for her from here. I am asking for the kind assistance from friends, family and her co-workers to assist Lynda with a contribution however large or small.

By donating to this gofundme account, we will see that every penny goes towards helping her get through this. How do I know that? I know because I’m going to be administering the funds to help her by paying her bills directly.   I hope those of you that know me, and those of you that do not, will come to understand that I pledge wholeheartedly to make sure every cent goes to her wellbeing.   If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Let’s help break the stigma associated with all mental health issues and thank-you for your consideration in this matter.   Thank you