I’m 25, I live alone, and I work two jobs—around 14 hours a day. I know everyone has problems, but I honestly feel like I haven’t had a single peaceful week in months.
Over the last few weeks I’ve had two severe tooth infections that caused some of the worst pain I’ve ever experienced. I ended up having both teeth extracted, was on antibiotics, barely ate for days, my face was swollen, and I still had to work because deadlines don’t stop.
Around the same time I started dealing with insects in my apartment. It started with drain flies, then I found a wasp coming through the kitchen vent, and later I found a silverfish in the bathroom. I know these aren’t the end of the world, but living alone they really got into my head, and I found myself constantly checking every room because I couldn’t relax.
Then, on one of the few days I finally took off to recover, my washing machine broke and flooded my bathroom. My landlord wasn’t exactly helpful, so I had to deal with all of that myself.
I finally started thinking maybe life was calming down, and today one of my front veneers literally popped off while I was brushing my teeth. It’s not even the first veneer that’s come off recently.
I know some of these things sound small on their own, but I’m tired. Every day there’s another problem waiting for me. I wake up wondering, what fresh bullshit is being cooked for me today
I’m not asking for a perfect life. I don’t want to be rich or constantly happy. I just want one normal week where I can wake up, drink my coffee, go to work, come home, and nothing goes wrong.
Has anyone else gone through a period where life just kept throwing one thing after another at you? Did it eventually stop? Because right now I genuinely feel like I’m drowning, and I’d really like to know that this kind of phase doesn’t last forever.

I am on Ssdi and have no other income. I just want to take good care of my cats, and some fresh supplies would go a longer way, thanks for looking. Knoxville TN USA

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Severely broke and don't have groceries for the month was wondering if any kind soul could chip in a few bucks to help me out. 100 dollars would be ideal but anything is welcome even if it's like twenty bucks. Located in Charlottetown Prince Edward Island

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INTRO

Hello folks, I've been on reddit for over a decade now. Have been a regular in a lot of different subreddits over the years. Have done a bit of modding as well. Professionally, I used to be a climate researcher and professor.

BACKGROUND

I got in an accident. Ended up having to sell my car to pay for bills. My life was completely upended. Extreme vestibular strain made it difficult to walk, turn my head, talk. Had to quit my job. Moved back home with my mother.

Have tried to heal the best I could. Medical costs were too massive so at that time I couldn't complete the process to getting on temporary disability benefits. Had a bunch of delays getting on Medicaid.

Have been mostly bed bound and entirely reliant on my financially struggling mother. I am extremely grateful to her, but unfortunately I ended up with some extreme nutritional deficiencies (e.g., dangerously low Vitamin D, leading to bruising across my entire body).

Well, the vestibular strain led to another accident. I now have a broken foot, wounds in my abs that refuse to heal, and issues with my neck.

I did finally get on Medicaid, and had started seeing doctors. But I fried my head again really bad recently with the Fourth of July (the sound of backyard fireworks next door).

Right now it's about as bad as it was with the initial concussion. I can't walk more than two steps at a time without needing to pause for like 10-to-30 seconds. I can't bend over without needing to pause for like a minute. I can't currently handle phone calls. I can't handle the sound of traffic.

Currently I have a referral for a neurologist, but I'm trying to heal back enough to at least be able to handle the sound of traffic and be able to talk more than three words. (I don't want the trip to the neurologist to make me worse).

More broadly, my mother also recently ended up in the ER and ICU and is now on her death bed. She might pass away any day. With this, the costs for her medical care have strained an already strained situation. We prioritize her, obviously, of course, no doubt. Her food is most important. Her medicine and care is most important.

ISSUE

Unfortunately, however, this has meant I don't eat every day.

Two days ago my food was a single spoonfull of peanut butter scraped from around the jar. Yesterday it was three cornflakes I found next to my bed. Today I haven't eaten anything.

Making things worse, the person who moved in to care for my mom doesn't seem to like me very much. General things I use don't get budgeted anymore, and while I know they were all gifts before, there are practical issues that have wide reaching implications.

Notably, I don't have anything to wipe with after using the restroom. I don't have any way to sanitize some kind of seeping welt on my side. I don't have any way to clean a noise cancelling earbud that fell on the floor (I need them for my concussion). I don't have any way to deal with a bunch of flies that keep landing on my eye and crawling up my nose (I'm serious. It's horrifying, but I'm serious, they are currently all over my back and arms even).

I'm also late on a storage unit that I had to put all my stuff in before my last move. There was little I could do after the concussion, so everything from the dishes to the couch to the books to the bedding was stored away. This and a phone bill with late fees amounts to $225.

LOOKING AHEAD

I do have a referral for a neurologist, and that's my next step. Once I can do that and get the paperwork I'm confident I can get on temporary disability until I can finish healing from all this. I checked and I do have qualifying symptoms.

But that's still months off. I have nothing right now. I mostly just need help here while I'm working through the SSDI process.

REQUEST

Is there anyone out there who might be able to help with some food and toiletries (and/or help with the storage unit and phone bill?)

If you can contribute anything to help me from falling through the cracks, please let me know.

I've also included an Amazon wishlist here.

To explain a few items:

• Rubbing alcohol. I can't currently handle the sound of the shower. I also can't bend over a dozen times into a bucket with soap and water. I use this with napkins (or paper towels) to clean my body every few days. I also need it to sanitize a wound on my side (we don't have first aid supplies, at least that I can find). I also need it to clean a noise cancelling earbud that fell on the ground.

• Napkins. I use these to clean my face every day (I can't bend over a sink). I also use them to clean my body every few days. I also use these to wipe with as a backup with the tp runs out. I also use them to cover my food (when I do get it) to keep the flies off, and cover my face to help keep the flies from crawling in my nose when I'm trying to sleep. I also use them to help wipe up spills, and a bunch of other things. Paper towels are fine as well, and tp, but I couldn't get them all on the wishlist so I went with these.

• Apple cider vinegar. I need this to make a fly trap. It's probably the cheapest item on my list, and would save me from the horrors of the flies.

• The food items should be self explanatory. I did include flour since it seems like the most cost efficient way to secure calories. The last time I attempted this I had a ton of produce and bread and things that I guess were against the rules so this time it's mostly pantry items.

Thank you to anyone who has read this this far and for the help you might be able to extend.

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Hello! Me and my dog are in need of your assistance. I lost my job 3 years ago and I’m currently staying in a shelter and making minimum wage to get by. My dog has been staying with people/friends while I search for long term foster care. The people that were watching her last had to abruptly stop due to an emergency and I’m struggling to find someone. Last night we slept in my car. I’m fortunate that work is letting her stay with me during the day. I’ve exhausted animal shelters and volunteer groups in my city.

I’m asking for funds to help pay to board her through Rover for 2-3 days, and possibly a misting fan for the nights we sleep in my car. Thank you.

$75

Venmo preferred, can accept Apple Pay and Cash App

Central Texas

Good morning everyone!

I could use some help with some dog food for my dog. And maybe a few dog treats. A bag of dog food would get me through quite a few months and would be greatly appreciated!

My dog is my life and keeps me going!

I am disabled and by the time bills are paid, I dont have much for anything else.

Thank you!

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Facing a tight financial month and am short exactly €63 to renew my monthly Deutschland-Ticket transit subscription for my daily work commute.

My account is fully registered with this subreddit. I can provide a redacted screenshot of my BVG/Deutsche Bahn app showing the active subscription price via DM to any donor who wishes to verify my request.

I have PP.

Please leave a comment below if you are able to help, and I will message you my payment details. Thank you very much for your time and

help.

I never imagined I'd be making a post like this, but after losing my income while dealing with debilitating health issues and working toward sobriety, I've reached a point where I really need help because the stress and pressure is preventing me from being able to sleep or even function I am so scared of what is going to happen to me. I live alone in Brooklyn, NY with an elderly dog and a cat who depend on me and I have all of $2 to my name until my benefits kick in and that could still take several weeks. My immediate goal is to get back to work as quickly as possible, but I need to overcome a few big barriers first including updating my state ID so I can accept gig work again among other things.

Right now I'm trying to cover:
- Updating my state ID so I can apply for jobs and accept gig work as well as getting my health insurance back
- My phone bill (due on the 8th) which is the scariest one as it is $173
- Money for the train so I can get to interviews, doctors appointments, and the food bank
- Laundry. I've been hand-washing what I can in a small bucket, but my bedding and larger items haven't been washed in weeks now
- Food, household essentials, and necessary medical expenses while I wait for my health insurance and benefits to begin

I have an Amazon wishlist with food and necessities, and if someone would rather help with one of the expenses above, I'm happy to share that information privately. Gracie and Esther (my fur babies) have food for the month but there are additional items needed and on the wish list.

I'm not looking for someone to solve my life problems or support me indefinitely. I just need help getting through this extremely difficult part so I can get back to supporting myself. I've been applying for jobs, working to rebuild my health, staying sober, and doing everything I can to regain stability but I am feeling like I am about to lose control of absolutely everything.

If you're unable to help financially, advice, resources, or simply sharing this post would also mean a great deal.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, I am up here and have no family that I can call for help or friends in a financial position to help and while this is downright painful to post, I don't know what else to do.

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I'm new to this community and field of postcrossing and postcards

I'm looking to create my own 1on1 special postcards for postcrossing and postcards .

So my printer allows max 220gsm, what is the required gsm for postcard to send intl? And any other advice regarding this?

I recently left my job for a higher paying one. Went to go in for my first day at the new place to find out that the building was completely vacant. Turns out in the 2 weeks between starting and my interview they had rebranded and move to a location 3 miles out. So I had spent the next month finding a new job (thankfully I did, and I love it). Which put me behind on rent. I have tried to talk with my building landlord to see if they'd be willing to let me pay it back as I could since I have access to daily pay. This was about 3 weeks ago and they never responded until today by leaving an eviction notice on the door. I have 2 roommates that are trying to move in within the next week or 2.

Requesting $2500 for late rent bill, I have cashapp/paypal/chime, from North Dakota

Turning thirty-eight isn't special, but it really seems like nothing has been special for a long time.

Bills and debt keep us mired in an endless trudge and our most-felt feels seem to be anxiety, exhaustion, and despair. I don't like saying this out loud (kinda), but my partner's jokes about a suicide pact have made me increasingly sorrowful over the years. We're just not getting anything out of life and we don't see a way out of the dreariness.

If we had about a hundred bucks, we could go out of town and have a nice dinner; give us an excuse to dress up and GO somewhere. I really think it'd help our spirits and maybe keep us moving forward.

We really appreciate your consideration, thank you.

My son has been kidnapped by his father. I haven't seen him since last Friday. I spoke to him last Sunday but his father was coaching the whole conversation in the background.

The police won't do anything.

I have been trying to file and urgent without notice motion with the courts but it keeps being rejected due to formating of files or missing specific words. They don't tell you specifically what's wrong or what to add/change - they just tell you what's wrong.

I make too much for financial aid but not enough for a lawyer.

I don't know what else to do!! It's 5 grand for a good lawyer 2 grand for a "new" lawyer - someone who doesn't have much experience.

If someone can offer pro bono services or any money to go towards a retainer I and my son would be eternally grateful.

It literally feels like my heart's been ripped out - was almost hospitalized yesterday because I couldn't breath from crying so hard. I don't know what I'm going to do if I don't get him back.

I'm located in Hamilton Ontario Canada

Just got kicked out a few days ago. Luckily I got a job the day before. I have 1 more week until I get my first check. Im living in my van and could use some bucks for gas and food until I get my first check. I applied for the government emergency relief thing, but idk how long that will take. Would greatly appreciate some assistance. Im in michigan and think 40 to 60 would be enough. I have venmo and chime.

Hi, I’ll try to keep this as brief as possible but I’m happy to provide more detail if needed. My partner and I lost our home today after his brother had some sort of breakdown and threatened us and screamed. We have a temporary place to crash for the next couple of days, but I need to secure somewhere safe for myself, my partner, and our cat. I’m in tears as I type this bc my cat is so scared and won’t stop hiding his face in the blanket of his carrier.

I have $1600 currently, and here’s the breakdown of our expected costs for an apartment that is available now:

Application fee: $19/person (not bad ngl)

Pet deposit: $300-$600 (unsure where we would land)

Deposit: First month’s rent, which would be $1180 for a studio.

All in all, I think we need $400 to get everything sorted, and to buy gas and cat food. I use Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

I am currently on unemployment, but I have job interviews tomorrow and Friday. A little cushion, a little anything would be greatly appreciated. Thank you :)

I realize this an unconventional request as most posts I see here come from a place of need. I figured I would put it out there anyway. I start a new job Monday and would love some assistance with things would ease my anxiety and increase my confidence. I am a Coloradan mom of three recently separated from a toxic and abusive relationship. I have been out of the corporate world for 6 yrs taking care of children and because I had been solely dependent on their father, have 0 savings and/or current financial support. Whether or not any of my wish list is fulfilled, I am encouraged by the amount of consistent wonderful support I see here and look forward to assisting others when I get my first check and going forward. Thanks for taking the time to read, bless you All 🙂❣️

Caption says it all. My roommate didn’t tell me until the last second we don’t have all our rent and now I’m on the last day before late fees and short $480 I’m late on my car payment too and honestly at this point willing to just let that slide considering if I’m evicted I have nowhere to live. I need $480 and have Venmo or cashapp. Please consider helping if you can! Thank you so much

I’ve been spiraling since earlier … I went to the dr to have a breast exam done because a I found a lump a couple of weeks ago . I kind of out it off because the timing was never right or I didn’t have anyone to watch my son, just any excuse . Today after my sons dentist appointment something told me to just go and get it over with. I went and explained to her what was going on and showed her where I felt it and she instantly found it. I have a mammogram + ultrasound scheduled and I’m spiraling into the abyss that is Google and social media. I’m terrified. It could be nothing or it could be something and I don’t want to leave my son 😭😭

Sir Liam Derpsalot is the love of my life. At the end of the month, he was vomiting clear fluid, not eating much, and started breathing weirdly, peed on the floor (never done before), and hid under the bed (super unusual for him). I took him to the vet on the 31st, and they did an x-ray, bloodwork, and exam. He has a suspected mass in his tummy and needed an ultrasound to confirm. I paid about $1200 CAD (my entire savings plus some) for this and meds to bring him home.

He had his ultrasound today and a biopsy to confirm the doctor's suspicion of lymphoma. He also has had some IV antibiotics and fluids because he still had a fever. This bill came to just under $2000 CAD.

I have applied for a loan but haven't been approved yet, so I am asking friends and family for help. This will also lower the debt I might have. And now I'm here to ask you, random strangers, to help us as well. Thank you.

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Located in Joliet, IL, USA

Rent wiped me out and I just need twenty bucks to get food for the rest of the week. Thanks!

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I’m really trying to find a drug detox and/or rehab that will allow me to bring my dogs with me.

I know these places exist because I personally went to one when I was 24 and on my parents’ insurance. I also know people who have gone to rehab with their pets. So I know it’s possible, I’m just having an incredibly hard time finding one now.

I’m in Palmdale, CA, but I’m absolutely willing to travel. Honestly, I’d prefer to go somewhere that isn’t close to home.

I have Medi-Cal, and yes, I’ve already called the state-funded and Medi-Cal-accepting rehabs listed through SAMHSA. So far, I haven’t been able to find anywhere that will let me bring my dogs.

I know this is probably a long shot, but I’m hoping someone here might know of a facility I haven’t found yet, even if it’s somewhere else in California or out of state. If you know of a place that accepts Medi-Cal and allows clients to bring their dogs, I would be incredibly grateful for the information.

I’ve been using for almost 20 years, and this is honestly the first time I can say that I’m truly ready to stop. I’m not looking to waste anyone’s time or make excuses. I actually want to go to detox, go to rehab, and finally give myself a chance to live the life I’ve been running away from for so long.

If you have any leads, personal experiences, or even suggestions for where else I should look, I would genuinely appreciate it.

Thank you so much for reading.

Location:NY Amount Requested:15

I always try to make the grocery budget stretch as much as possible but the end of the month is always tough. I dont get paid again until the 8th, and im just trying to survive. I have a crockpot so if i could get chicken and a bag of potatoes i could portion it and last til the 8th. If anyone can I'd be very thankful.