USMC Vet struggling
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I have had to write several hard letters in my life, and this is actually the hardest I think. It is hard to swallow pride and ask for help. The letter I carried in my flack jacket while in combat, and my recent suicide letter were easier. I was recently released from the hospital after a suicide attempt in October, 2017. This was one of several over the past decade, as I have battled PTSD, depression, and survivor's guilt. I am currently, and have been for over a decade, fighting with the VA for help, and it just all seems to fall through the cracks. I didn't expect to be here writing this letter, and I am trying to get by. I have missed a lot of work due to my hospitalizations. Not just from my recent stay, but to make all of the appointments for the VA as I have been struggling to get help from them. Right now, I am just trying to keep lights on, food in my service dogs dish, and stay above ground. If you want to know a little about me besides what is in this letter, google "comfort after combat" in the Coeur d'Alene Press. I have been trying to hold on for years, and between missed work and medical issues, I am here asking for help now.
Any donations will go towards paying car insurance, electric bill, car payment ( I drive an old soccer mom van), and other simple living expenses as I get myself on to my feet.
A little about me: I grew up in North Idaho, and enlisted in the Marines in 2001. I did 3 tours all together, my last being the Battle of Fallujah, Operation Phantom Fury from 2004-2005. I lost 31 of my brothers that tour, and it hit/hits me very hard. I lost all of my closest friends. Brothers have commited suicide through the years, and I have attempted to follow suit. It just reaches a point of exhaustion from hurting physically, mentally, and emotionally, and it is a never-ending fight with the VA.
Anything you can contribute would be greatly appreciated, and it will get me into the orange. I don't expect to get into the green, I am just trying to get by right now as I struggle to make my appointments with the VA and losing so much work. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Scott
Any donations will go towards paying car insurance, electric bill, car payment ( I drive an old soccer mom van), and other simple living expenses as I get myself on to my feet.
A little about me: I grew up in North Idaho, and enlisted in the Marines in 2001. I did 3 tours all together, my last being the Battle of Fallujah, Operation Phantom Fury from 2004-2005. I lost 31 of my brothers that tour, and it hit/hits me very hard. I lost all of my closest friends. Brothers have commited suicide through the years, and I have attempted to follow suit. It just reaches a point of exhaustion from hurting physically, mentally, and emotionally, and it is a never-ending fight with the VA.
Anything you can contribute would be greatly appreciated, and it will get me into the orange. I don't expect to get into the green, I am just trying to get by right now as I struggle to make my appointments with the VA and losing so much work. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Scott
Organizer
Scott Widmayer
Organizer
Coeur d'Alene, ID
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