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Waylon served twelve years; now needs help to get home
After twelve years of service, Waylon is raising funds for a first month of rent and transport to job interviews.
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I served twelve years in the marines and was discharged in 2025 with post-traumatic stress. I have been waiting seven 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 $5,350.
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 $5,350 goes:
• Training provider fees: $3,300
• Housing deposit and first month: $990
• Transport to appointments: $360
• Essential household items: $700
Thanks for reading all this.
- Waylon
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what exactly is the $5,350 for?
It's all in the list in the story. training provider fees is the big one at $3,300, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.
You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 22 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Bang Khen donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Brooklyn
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Brooklyn.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about training provider fees, advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.
thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Brooklyn.
Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from New Orleans
Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together.
Thanks for sharing this, Waylon. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money