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Esteban served ten years; now needs help to get home

Esteban served ten years in the army; $5,800 would cover a trained service dog and handler course.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Austin, Texas, United States2,744 views
Esteban K. Flores
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Austin
I served ten years in the army and was discharged in 2023 with post-traumatic stress. I have been waiting nine months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a trained service dog and handler course. The quote I have comes to $5,800. 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 $5,800 goes: โ€ข Training provider fees: $2,700 โ€ข Housing deposit and first month: $2,200 โ€ข Transport to appointments: $270 โ€ข Essential household items: $630 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

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    โ€œOnly $77 but hope it helps. - San Joseโ€

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  • Tae-yang Do-yoon Han ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $63

    โ€œThought of Esteban all day after reading this. - Seoulโ€

  • Hlengiwe E. Mokoena ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $61.50
  • Fernanda S. Bravo ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $50

    โ€œAll the best. Thought of Esteban all day after reading this. - Buenos Airesโ€

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  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50

    โ€œSending love. Thought of Esteban all day after reading this. - Thrissurโ€

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    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Gave what I could this week. - Incheonโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $30
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  • Njoroge Dennis Bakari ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $30

    โ€œStay strong. My brother told me about this one. - Jinjaโ€

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  • Maya Holland ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $30

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Thought of Esteban all day after reading this. - Liverpoolโ€

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2.8(4 reviews)

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  • Abigail E. Reyes๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Amazing support system

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Chiamaka Bukola Afolabi๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Marco Christian Vitale๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นVerified donor
    Practical and effective help

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Dina Samira Slimani๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Thanks for sharing this, Esteban. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from San Diego.

    • Keep going, Esteban. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

      • Hope it all works out, Esteban. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

        • Sending strength, Esteban. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.

          • Praying for you, Esteban. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care

            • Take care, Esteban. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.

              • Sending good thoughts, Esteban. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings

                • thinking of you, Esteban. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best

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