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Abigail served twelve years in the medical corps; $4,300 would cover a first month of rent and transport to job interviews.

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Abigail A. Duncan
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Winston-Salem
I served twelve years in the medical corps and was discharged in 2024 with hearing damage and PTSD. I have been waiting eleven months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a first month of rent and transport to job interviews. The quote I have comes to $4,300. I'm receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and am committed to my recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces. I'd be grateful for any help and will share updates on how I'm doing. I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden. Where the $4,300 goes: โ€ข Training provider fees: $2,650 โ€ข Housing deposit and first month: $810 โ€ข Transport to appointments: $350 โ€ข Essential household items: $490 I hope life is good to you. - Abigail

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  • What's already covered and what's the $4,300 for?

    • It's all in the list in the story. training provider fees is the big one at $2,650, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

    • Any update on how things are going in Winston-Salem?

      • Keep going, Abigail. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

        • good luck. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

          • Rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest.

            • Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted.

              • Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours.

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