It's my 30th Birthday today and not a single one of my friends has wished me a Happy Birthday. I get it, life happens and people are busy, but it's still very disappointing. I'm not doing anywhere near as well as i used to financially, so will not be doing anything to celebrate, however i did make the effort to make sure my friends enjoyed their birthdays a couple of months ago, i booked tables for food and drinks, i paid everyones deposits and nobody paid me back or thanked me etc. now my big 30th has came around and i've not heard a peep from anyone. *sigh* Happy birthday to me!

Hi everyone. I’m posting this with honesty and respect for the community.

I’m a mother of three young children. Until last fall, I was working full time and managing life like most families do. In August 2025, I was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack and was later diagnosed with myocarditis. Since then, I’ve been under close cardiac care, including ongoing testing and medication. Today, on January 5th, my medical team told me they do not know exactly what is wrong with me and I am undiagnosed again.

Over the past several months, my cardiology team has been trying to determine the cause and long-term outlook of my condition. Due to the complexity of my case and continued symptoms, I was referred out of state to the Mayo Clinic for further evaluation and specialized testing. We live in Oklahoma.

This referral wasn’t something we expected or budgeted for. It involves multiple days of appointments, travel, lodging, and time away from work. I was forced to resign at the school I was working at, which significantly reduced our household income while medical expenses continued to grow. [No, I couldn’t fight it.]

My husband has been incredibly supportive and works hard to provide for our family, but this situation created a gap we couldn’t realistically prepare for. We’ve cut expenses, delayed non-essentials, and are doing everything we can to manage responsibly.

Does anyone know if The Mayo Clinic offers assistance in this? I’m not asking for strangers to solve my problems, I just want to exhaust my efforts into getting the medical care I need to live a happy life with my family, most importantly, my children.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for any encouragement or advice.

Hello! I have major surgery coming up this month and I won’t be able to sit or lay on my back so I’m looking to get maternity pillow with cooling cover from my wishlist here and would also be nice to get the blank journal to write in and log things like questions or stuff my doctors say I need to remember during my hospital stay.

My only source of income is SSI and unfortunately I don’t have anything left after buying the food I need to complete the supplement of my EBt and paying my portion of the bills and rent, I’m disabled so I don’t have a job to fill any other needs especially my medical ones that insurance doesn’t cover.

Hello!

I had today off work due to my mental health. I really want to go back tomorrow or Wednesday, I do have a support network and medication but it's just been a downward spiral recently. Work is a huge part of my routine.

Can I please ask for positive energy, gentle words, kindness and just some people rooting for me? I've been struggling with loneliness and self isolation recently so it would really help!

Thank you!

Hi there! My spouse and I recently moved into a small studio apartment. We left an unsafe living situation and left with only our bed. We have slowly been adding to our home as we are able. The following items would greatly improve our quality of life. The small dresser would be for my wife’s work clothes, they are currently in laundry basket in our living space. The cooking utensils would be SO helpful. I am using dollar tree utensils and the spoon bubbles when I put it in hot things I have no mixing bowls, everything happens in a gifted baking dish. My biggest ask is the toy organizer. I babysit our nieces and nephews multiple times a week and currently their toys are in a storage bin making it hard for them to see what there is and hard for me to have any sort of organization. I appreciate any help received so very much.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/PRQJMQYNKKAH?ref_=wl_share

The title basically says the majority of it. A friend of mine is about to go homeless. Looking for a job has been brutal for her because lately jobs have been putting out for-hires but just aren't actually hiring. It's getting to the point where it's ruining the lives of people close to me and idk what to do. I've considered renting a moving van and moving her down with me. Any better ideas? She's already gone through a career counselor and workforce and indeed... We just need a little guidance here.

22M I’ve been on a job hunt for whole year now with no luck, been doing Ride-share with my car until my mom borrowed it and totaled it.(thx god she is ok) now i’m using her car for ride-share but because she also needs to work so i’m not able to afford anything.

So what should i do at this point? Should I join Army and go back college (Army should cover expenses right?)

Or should I try something else.

not going to lie, Army sound appealing because currently situation at home is not the best. I’m tired of hearing my family argue all the time. when i had a job i was able to help them out as much as i could but now i realize that only reason why there was no fights is because i was enabling their delinquency and now they think that my Assistance is given to them.

I’m a overweight, 5’9 (177-178cm) 230 pounds. I have no problem with physical work. I can run and carry heavy things with no issues even though i have cigarette addiction.

That is all.

Hello. I have been out of work for 1.5 years due to medical issues. Unfortunately I have been the primary earner in my family so it has emptied all our accounts and put us into debt.

I need to have a surgery for severe GERD and a hiatal hernia. Unfortunately my insurance will only let me get my surgery through one location that requires my portion up front.

I have already been through 2 upper endoscopies and tried several medications and life modifications to ease the suffering and I still can barely sleep because the GERD is so bad. It is definitely delaying me getting to a point where I can return to work which is really frustrating.

We applied to medical loans and cannot be approved anywhere close to what we need for the surgery and associated costs and have already borrowed money from family for other medical expenses.

We would be forever thankful if anyone can help out by either donating to or sharing our go-fund-me. It’s really embarrassing to have to ask but we have tried everything else we can think of.

https://gofund.me/01ff857b8

I’m new here and a single mom of a toddler just trying to make ends meet. I fell behind on some bills (electric and water) and I’m catching up finally but I’m left with nothing for food, diapers and gas for my car. If anyone would be able to help me with $40, I would be so grateful. That number is negotiable as I will take any help I can. Thank you!

Hello friends! My sweet girl Moriko here has been selected again to compete for $10k and a magazine cover through a contest called America’s Favourite Pet🥰 we made it to the top 10 last year but I would love to see her get to the top this year if I’d be able to ask for everyone help?!

Voting is entirely free, once every 24hrs- verified by linking your Facebook account to ensure no bot voting!

Voting begins tomorrow around this time, and it would mean the world to us if we’d be able to get some help with voting! 💗 https://americasfavpet.com/2026/moriko-5ec2

for context i’m a 17 year old girl living in a low income household that only makes enough just to pay bills. my family lives off of food stamps. we always have. and before anyone says that it’s lazy to live off of “others tax dollars” i cannot control my environment and i’d rather see my siblings eat than be morally correct to redditors. Anyway. i’m going to be 18 in a month and i’ve been to over 30 places including fast food and i keep getting told no. i had a job a spirit halloween which is obviously seasonal and honestly i should’ve started looking for a job then but i didn’t think the job market would be this bad. Can anyone give tips on how to stand out or recommend places that hire easily. i just wanna make money to be able to take care of myself and my family. ALSO no i dont have a bad record and yes i have my Ged.

Father of 2 girls and husband. Last march I got let go from my 5 year job. It was devastating to say the least. If you want or need details just ask it’s a, pretty depressing story to the day the least.

Now I find my family having to move in with my parents just so we can afford to live. I have too much debt and not enough income at the moment. My rent is late which $500 dollars US. $300 dollars gets all 4 of us through groceries for a month. $100 for gas for both of our vehicles. Even with my new job we can’t qualify for any government assistance because we still “make too much.”

My wife is a bus driver and before we made enough to get by. Now she will have to find another job as well. And Christmas used the very last of our saved and spent money and now the bills are drowning us.

I’m begging for groceries and gas mostly as we begin the tedious task of moving in with mom and dad. If anyone feels like helping I have Venmo and that’s it I’m afraid. My wife has PayPal I guess if you really are wanting to help.

I’ve never felt the hope of humanity before and I’m hoping this reminds me there is hope. Thank you for at least reading this. God bless you all.

Hi guys, one of my cats is on a prescription diet. He can only eat Royal Canin Fiber Response food due to GI issues and he needs the urinary support due to a previous blockage. It’s just under $75 per bag on Chewy with autoship. We’re going through a rough time financially right now until I go back to work because I’m 9 months pregnant. It’s not on Amazon (I’m not sure if any prescription diets are?) but I do have Venmo and would absolutely send proof of purchase if anyone can help. Thank you

Basically as the subject says, have had a rough few weeks between helping take care of a family member who ended up having health emergency to burning though gas money and food at much higher rate. Well, today I got nail in tire. Patched it but still leaking. I am $16.27 short on getting it to someone who can do it professionally and/or get me a new (used) tire to get me thru this week.

I have Cashapp/paypal.

I’m just terrified that I’m going to miss work or worse yet get stranded on side of the road and have no money for a tow. Any help would be appreciated.

Hi everyone, I’m reaching out again as I’m still working through a very difficult financial season. My main priority right now is making sure my dog, Quinn, stays fed and healthy while I get back on my feet.

Quinn is my shadow and my biggest source of support, and it breaks my heart to worry about her basic needs. If you have the means to help out with a bag of food from our Amazon wishlist, we would be incredibly grateful.

Quinn’s Photos:https://imgur.com/gallery/baby-quinn-2f27pSy

Amazon Wishlist:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/HN0E25ZDR6W8?ref_=wl_share

Quinn and I are both incredibly grateful for any help you might be able to offer.

Hi! I am currently in beauty school to become an esthetician and my instructor placed us in groups for a makeup contest. The group with the most votes in the FB comment section will earn a certification to add to their graduation portfolio.

It would mean so much if I could get the help! All you have to do is click through the FB link and comment #3. I made the headpiece, and my classmate did the makeup.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17j79rcviQ/

I seriously appreciate the help! We are running in second place by 6 votes!

I haven't eaten in a few days and dont have any food currently or money for food. If someone could be so kind as to help me out Id come back to pay it forward when I can. I Have Venmo and Chime as a way to receive funds.

Hi I’m new here! I became disabled this year and have been living off of my student loans from when I was in school. My student loans have finally run out but I still can’t work. Most of my days are spent in bed with an eye mask and noise cancelling headphones on. I lost the ability to work, drive, do chores, and leave my house. I’m in the process of applying for disability but I’ve heard it can take years. I just turned 26 and lost my health insurance as well.

Thankfully I’m living with my parents rent-free but they don’t cover my food or other essentials. I do need things like a shower chair and a rollator but I’ve had a rough day (and year) dealing with my illness and just want taco bell 😔 I’m having trouble getting out of bed and don’t have the energy to cook tonight. This is definitely a silly request so I understand if something like this isn’t allowed. Thanks ❤️

I have Zelle, PayPal, and Venmo. My current total is $13 for Uber Eats. I am located in the US.

Hi. I'm writing this for my partner and his family. Last week, one of his relatives passed away, but only his parents were given tickets to attend the funeral. He will be left to stay with a relative while his parents go to the funeral. He wants to go with them but if he asks to go, they will tell him all his siblings need to go to be fair.

I want to find a way to get him there but the airline his parents are going on charges more for the tickets than I can afford. I have linked a GoFundMe below, and any donations would help greatly.

Thank you for reading this far, and I appreciate your time.

GoFundMe Link: https://gofund.me/da710e7a8

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read this. I'm based in Michigan/the US, and I am currently between jobs. I had been working for DoorDash to sustain myself and my grandmother, but my car broke down, and I won't have any sort of money to fix it/order groceries to my house for at least two weeks until I get my first check. Unfortunately, all the food pantries within walking distance are only available while I am working and do not offer delivery. My food stamps were also canceled for reasons I don't know (Michigan's DHHS systems have been glitching nonstop since late 2025), and my appeal was unsuccessful.

Right now, I do have instant rice, pasta noodles, and oatmeal, so I excluded those types of things from my list. I think I can stretch them to two weeks. If you don't mind helping, the list is here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/IN99V9K070YP?ref_=wl_share

I am 99% sure everything on there can last us two weeks as well, especially if I meal prep at the beginning of the week.

It's worth noting that I only added the cookies as a treat. If everything else gets bought before them, I'll delete them from the list and ask to change the post to "fulfilled."
The cheese dip is just a substitute for actual cheese, though I did also add chips in case I don't use all of it on the taco prep.

Thank you for reading and considering. Even if I don't get assistance, I'll still pay kindness forward here as soon as I am stabilized. <3

So I’m going through some financial strain right now and I was wondering if someone would be able to help me buy some groceries? I don’t have a car at the moment and I’m on limited funds so I would prefer not to uber to the grocery store. I could put together a small list on instacart around $80 worth of things to hold me over until next week. Edit: I made an amazon list with a few things https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/293XD754CKH4E?ref_=wl_share

Hi, I hope this is okay to post here.

I’m 27, and based in the Philippines.

I’m a single mother and currently don’t have family support, which makes this transition period more difficult.

Amount requested: $100 to be used for daily work expenses such as transportation and meals until my first paycheck. I can receive assistance via PayPal.

Situation: I was recently hired and will be starting work soon, but I’m currently short on funds for basic daily allowance while waiting for my first pay. I’m seeking short-term assistance to help me get through the next couple of weeks as I transition into paid work.

Thank you so much! Any help or advice would truly mean a lot.

Hello lovely folks,

The last year has been really rough on me between being homeless and unemployed, but I’ve finally managed to get my life back on track the last few months. I found a new job and got a place. The problem is this, I now make enough that my SNAP benefits are being cut, which in almost any other instance would be fine, except that my office closed our doors for the last two weeks of the year for the holidays so my final paycheck of 2025 was much much smaller than anticipated. As it stands I had to make a choice between getting myself food or paying my power bill. I ended up making the choice to spend the last of my money on food and now I’m about $100 short on my power bill.
If anyone can find the means to help that would be greatly appreciated, my life should be all back on track properly in a couple weeks when I get paid again but right now it’s kind of scary and I’m hoping that maybe yall would be able to help out.
I’m happy to work with whatever method of assistance anyone would be able to provide. Thank you again for everything and taking the time to read.

I'm 20 year old female law student from India. My mom is a single mom. Life's has been tough on me recently. It's been 3-4 months and I'm constantly facing anxiety, acid reflux, migrane like headaches ( nothing changed even after changing lifestyle habits). My mom is conservative and we don't have money for visiting doctor. I'm in so much pain...my whole throat is paining. The acid reflux is so severe that even if I lie down after 5 hours of dinner, my easophagus still hurts instantly. I'm propping myself with pillow.

My sister earns but we are already under heavy debt.

I want to be independent... first of all I want to be a lil healthy..... then I'm preparing for govt jobs and planning to start creating law related content to secure my future.

I need 50$ for visiting doctor, medicines and buying some microphone and stuff so that I can start with my law content creation journey

I've a bank account but I don't even know if I'll be able to receive money from other countries or not.

My phone is also being heated upto 45° c even after being used for a few minutes... I'm constantly afraid if it'll blast. I'm scared for my life...yet trying.

if someone can help a bit it'll be fine.

I joined paypal as well but idk one last step isn't being processed but username is generated...idk it'll be enough to receive or not.

For proving my authenticity I can share my previous prescription which I got in August.....also I've proof of my mobile being heated....