Help My Family Build A Business

After serving in the ADF for 13 years, depression, anxiety and chronic pain are all that I have left. I am now looking down the barrel of an imminent medical discharge, and face the worrying uncertainty of the outside world. My battle with depression and chronic pain has been ongoing for the past 18 months, and it has gotten to the point at which I required hospitalisation. This was due to the fact that I couldn't handle the negative effect it was having on my beautiful wife and kids. My wife has been extremely supportive but there is only so much that someone can take. I really hit rock bottom when I saw that my mood disorder was having a negative impact on my young boys aged 6 and 2. I have made the very difficult decision that I can no longer serve in the defence force and continue to hurt my family emotionally. I have had confirmation that I will be medically discharged. To assist in my transition back into the civilian world, my wife and I started a small business called Project Slick (www.projectslick.com) which utilises my skills in technology and electronics. We create artistic homewares utilising laser cutting and 3D printing. My wife currently attends many markets around the Hobart area and the business is slowly gaining momentum. I am hoping to raise enough money to enable me to develop this project into a full time job, enabling me to spend more time with my supportive family, and win the battle against the daemons in my head. Every little bit helps no matter how small. So please give generously and share this far and wide. If everyone gave a few dollars it would make a huge difference. Thank you.