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Leo served ten years in the medical corps; $5,450 would cover a vocational welding course and tools.
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I served ten years in the medical corps and was discharged in 2023 with post-traumatic stress. I have been waiting fourteen 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 $5,450.
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 $5,450 goes:
• Training provider fees: $2,800
• Housing deposit and first month: $1,750
• Transport to appointments: $370
• Essential household items: $530
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Edinburgh!
Wishing you peace, Leo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
good luck, Leo. Your post was clear and honest. God bless
Hang in there, Leo. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. All the best.
sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Edinburgh.
Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
best of luck, Leo. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. All the best.
so sorry you're going through this, Leo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Sending love. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Medellín
Thinking of you and your family, Leo. Hope you get there. All the best
You're not alone, Leo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care
I hope things turn around soon. After 29 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
take care. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 37 people at work. All the best.