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Ruby served six years; now needs help to get home

Ruby served six years in the engineering corps; $4,450 would cover a vocational welding course and tools.

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Ruby H. Silva
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Bakersfield
I served six years in the engineering corps and was discharged in 2025 with post-traumatic stress. 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 $4,450. 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 $4,450 goes: • Training provider fees: $1,800 • Housing deposit and first month: $2,000 • Transport to appointments: $360 • Essential household items: $290 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

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  • Rooting for you, Ruby. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Ibadan.

    • You're not alone, Ruby. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update

      • Hope it all works out, Ruby. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Enugu.

        • keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Gwagwalada so I could bring a meal.

          • Rooting for you, Ruby. 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, Ruby. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to St. Petersburg so I could bring a meal!

              • Sending good thoughts, Ruby. Hope this works out for you. Take care

                • This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 36 people at work. Love from Pune.

                  • You're not alone, Ruby. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

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