My friend is confiding in me that she got paid today, but her bank account is still in the negative. She's struggling with extreme depression because of her financial situation, and I want to do what I can to help take some of that pressure off. Her parents don't have any money, so she can't get any assistance from family.

I don't have any cash I could offer, but I could afford to put up to $100 on my credit card with no expectation of repayment. I know it's not much, but I'm in between jobs and am struggling myself.

Beyond this, I'm not sure how she can get the help she needs so she doesn't lose her car, her apartment, or get her power shut off. Are there reliable resources I could point her to for assistance?

    • ThisMachinePostsHog [they/them, he/him]
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      2 years ago

      Thanks for your suggestions. I found a local community action group that I'm going to call to see if they can help with the utilities and rent, at least.

      And I know what you mean about the difference between getting out of the hole and maintaining your head above water. I'm dealing with that right now, myself. We just don't make enough money to keep up with the rising cost of living.

        • ThisMachinePostsHog [they/them, he/him]
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          2 years ago

          Thank you. I've made it a point to at least be available for her to vent to every day about this, because I was in the exact same boat just a couple months ago. Having the moral support can make a huge difference in your outlook on life.

          And I'll keep the mutual aid suggestion in mind.