At Braemore Lodge in Penticton, BC, there is a wonderful team of amazing and empathetic individuals who truly care about their residents. They go above and beyond to help us move forward from whatever our individual struggles may be. We have a monthly psychiatrist visit which is such a privilege, however, I believe that a major hurdle for many of us here is the emphasis on moving forward. Many of us suffer from disorders like PTSD or CPTSD that physically do not allow us to move forward in the ways that someone with, say, schizophrenia or bipolar would. The dismissal of our ‘why’s’ put us in a position where we can’t rehabilitate because we’re being told to move forward from something that we haven’t even fully processed yet. There is a need for diagnostic clarity, and for us to understand our own psychology better, in order to rehabilitate to our best potential. I understand that this is not a simple idea to put into place, but i truly believe that Braemore as whole would completely shift once we are able to allow the past present and future to co exist and adapt to our individual needs. Of course, moving forward is the #1 goal, but in order to get there, understanding why you struggle and what coping strategies work best for someone with your realm of mental challenges. I believe a psychologist visit would help the resident cope and help the staff understand us a little better. I am willing to start a go fund me if money is the issue!