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Help Sophia get back to civilian life: housing deposit and training
Sophia served ten years in the infantry; $4,100 would cover a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment.
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I served ten years in the infantry and was discharged in 2024 with chronic tinnitus. I have been waiting nine months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place.
I have a plan: a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment. The quote I have comes to $4,100.
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 $4,100 goes:
• Training provider fees: $2,350
• Housing deposit and first month: $1,100
• Transport to appointments: $270
• Essential household items: $380
Thank you for reading my story.
- Sophia
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Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Columbus.
Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 28 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings
Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Hope things get better soon, Sophia. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.
Praying for you, Sophia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Best of luck, Sophia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
wishing you peace, Sophia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours.