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Help Wunmi get back to civilian life: housing deposit and training
A navy veteran in Ibadan needs help with a first month of rent and transport to job interviews after leaving service with post-traumatic stress.
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I served twelve years in the navy and was discharged in 2024 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 first month of rent and transport to job interviews. The quote I have comes to $550.
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 $550 goes:
• Training provider fees: $220
• Housing deposit and first month: $200
• Transport to appointments: $75
• Essential household items: $55
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Wunmi
Thank you all. We're at 38% now ($212). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($145 in total) I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Hang in there, Wunmi. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Take care, Wunmi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Take care.