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Suzanne Kelly was an unhappy, mentally unstable person struggling to get through everyday life. She suffered agoraphobia (fear of leaving her home). She says she rarely had a feeling of well being and felt ashamed, cutting herself off from the outside world until she was in her 40s.
Then 15 years ago, she discovered Catholic Charities. The organization helped her receive counseling after being referred by Dr. Richard Wolin, who diagnosed her with a serious panic and anxiety disorder. She was prescribed the proper medication by her doctor and engaged in regular counseling sessions with Catholic Charities which, along with her faith in God, helped her begin an amazing transition from an emotional cripple to a stable and functional human being.
She was even able to travel alone to New Jersey to be with her family in 2008 when she lost her mother.
Suzanne’s counselor and mentor, Kathleen Hall, helped her develop the methods essential for her to grow into the person she is today.
“After 15 years, with the support from Catholic Charities, my biggest accomplishment is that I am able to finally help my neighbors. May God bless Catholic Charities and everyone who supports it.”
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