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An engineering corps veteran in London needs help with a vocational welding course and tools after leaving service with hearing damage and PTSD.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom2,299 views
Ariana D. Wilson
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London
I served eight years in the engineering corps and was discharged in 2023 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 vocational welding course and tools. The quote I have comes to $3,750. 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. Money will be paid to the training provider and the landlord directly. Where the $3,750 goes: • Training provider fees: $1,200 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,850 • Transport to appointments: $400 • Essential household items: $300 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Ariana

  1. Update from London: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 41% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $930 raised so far (25%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $585 so far, I made the first payment toward transport to appointments.

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  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $250

    “Thought of Ariana all day after reading this. - Lahore”

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    “From my family to yours. Small amount but sent with love. - Jalandhar”

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  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50

    “You got this. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Raleigh”

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    “Wishing you the best. Please keep us posted. - Recife”

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    “Hope things get better. Hope the February deadline works out. - Haifa”

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    “Keep your head up. I'm in Benin City, thinking of you. - Benin City”

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  • Anele S. Pienaar

    Keep going, Ariana. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Gqeberha.

    • Rowan Pierce

      You're not alone, Ariana. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of London.

      • Devi W. Namboothiri

        Sending good thoughts, Ariana. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of London.

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