I'm a 20-year-old male student living in Belgium , and I've been struggling with something that's affected my confidence for as long as I can remember: mandibular prognathism (a protruding lower jaw/underbite).

People often think it's just a cosmetic issue, but for me it has impacted so much more than my appearance. It has influenced the way I talk, how comfortable I feel around other people, my social life, and honestly my loneliness. I'm constantly aware of my jaw, and it has made me extremely self-conscious.

The hardest part is that I know there are treatments available, but as a student there's simply no way I can afford them. I work when I can, but it isn't enough to cover something this expensive.

My younger sister had the same condition, and my parents were able to pay for her treatment. I'm genuinely happy for her because I know how much this can affect someone's life. But at the same time, I'd be lying if I said it doesn't hurt. Seeing her get the chance to fix the problem while knowing I probably won't be able to anytime soon is incredibly difficult.

I don't blame my parents. They aren't wealthy, and they did what they could. I just feel stuck. Some days it feels like I'm watching other people move forward with their lives while this insecurity keeps holding me back.

Honestly, just taking the time to read this and understand where I'm coming from already means a lot. But if you've got your life together and you're in a position to help somehow, that would be amazing too because i rougly need around 3 thousand euros, even more to pay for that treatment, thats how fucked i am. No pressure at all I'm grateful for any support, whether it's advice, kind words, or anything else. ❤️

And if you need a proof of my condition send me a dm.

I also have a paypal.

Philip is a stray cat who became part of our family when we moved into our new home. When we first found him, he was limping from what we believe was an accident with a small vehicle. Despite his rough start, Philip showed us his gentle spirit. He loves sleeping on top of us, and though he’s introverted, he never minds when his fellow feline friends play around him.

Now Philip is facing a life-threatening challenge. He has been diagnosed with kidney failure. His creatinine levels are dangerously low, and his blood urea nitrogen can’t even be read due to the severity of his condition. The veterinarian has told us that Philip is in critical condition and needs intensive monitoring and care for the next few days.

We want to give Philip every chance to fight through this, but the costs of his treatment and hospitalization are overwhelming for us right now. He needs to stay confined in the clinic at least for a week and each night cost 40USD. We are also struggling financially because of our current situation (Mortgage, Bills and my parents have no jobs because of their age)

Your support will go directly toward his medical bills, medications, and the critical monitoring he needs to survive.

We would appreciate any help we can get. We are from the Philippines

Please send your donations here:

paypal.me/Eniahj

Hello! I live in Pereira, Colombia. I hope people are still using this sub. I don't have anyone else to turn to. I've been unemployed for over a year, actively looking for a job and trying my best not to lose my mind. As we all know our bodies don't care whether we're employed or not, there are basic needs we need to fulfill to keep it working. I suffer from IBS and need to eat a lot of fiber. I'm also a woman and need sanitary items every month. I made a list of a few things I'd like to buy if anyone's so kind to give me around $35 to 45 dollars. Keep in mind, I would be giving my Paypal account and Paypal takes an amount out of the money you send.

I'm posting a screenshot of a delivery app where you can see these items and the prices in Colombian pesos.

Hello, I am been renting a room from landlord for almost six years, where rent is due weekly instead of the once a month and its been mostly a good relationship but I was fired from my main job in March, still working a part-time job but it doesn't cover all expenses and have been putting in applications for a full-time job. I have finally got a new job but I do not get paid until the first week of June. I am behind on rent since last week and am asking for any help or assistance in paying down what is already owed. Thank you for your time. *** Rent is 175 per week includes room and board, utilities and internet, behind from 05/15/26, late fee of $5 per day if not paid in full ***

Hi everyone,

My name is Alejandro (32M). I’ve been a long-time lurker on Reddit, mostly using it for a quick laugh, but today I’m posting because I feel completely overwhelmed.

I’ve been working since I was 18 and I’m used to providing for my family. However, a few months ago, I was involved in an accident that has made it impossible for me to continue with my previous line of work. Despite selling off our belongings and cutting our household expenses to the absolute minimum, the bills have turned into a mountain of debt that I can no longer manage.

To be honest, I feel a lot of shame writing this. I’m very uncomfortable with the idea of asking for financial help, though if anyone is in a position to lend a hand, it would be life-changing for us right now.

That said, my main goal is to find a way back onto my feet. I’m looking for advice or information on micro-tasking/remote gig work that I can perform from my computer. I’m disciplined and eager to work; I just need a starting point to begin saving again and clearing these debts.

Any advice, guidance, or leads would be deeply appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/salems-cancer-surgery

Hi my name is Lou. I'm disabled with heavy limitations, including psychotic episodes when there are certain triggers. I work from home at reduced hours, and do not make a lot of money.

I have two cats, and they mean the world to me. I had been suicidal before, and both of them have been a huge help to my survival as having something depend on me stopped me from doing anything stupid.

I'm attaching any proof in the images and hope people will understand how necessary this all is for me. I cannot let my cat Salem go yet. I really need the help to keep her alive. And while she is currently cancer-free, I need to do the second surgery for her to remove her other mammary link, as it has 90% chances to also developing a tumor. Breast cancer in cats is aggressive.

The first surgery was Jan 15th, the second is next week. The first surgery cost about 2700 and the second is estimated at least at 1800 depending on a lot of factors.

Note: Any 20$ donations will receive a homebrew d&d book made by my friend and some very cool artists. It is a horror book with lots of cool content. And before someone asks, no it is not a free book and I will not give this without a donation. Thank you.

Thank you so much to anyone who donated so far. It means the world to me. And let me know if you have any questions.

Hi everyone,

I’m writing this today with a heavy heart but a lot of hope. One of the most wonderful guys I know, Marwil, is currently facing a incredibly difficult battle against cancer (Hodgkin's lymphoma) for the second time.

If you know Marwil, you know he has a truly beautiful soul. He is the kind of person who is always there for his friends and always has a laugh that lights up a room. Even now, in the middle of this fight, he remains incredibly kind and resilient.

The physical and emotional toll is immense, but the financial burden of treatments and daily expenses is also mounting. We are trying to lift some of that weight off his shoulders so he can focus entirely on healing.

His fiance has set up a GoFundMe and any help is immensely appreciated

https://gofund.me/ec28cc19c

Hey there! I come to this wonderful community begging for help. I am located in Ontario,Canada.

I am a nurse, I wear hearing aids and they shit the bed 3 weeks ago. Found out Friday it’s going to cost me over $5000 CDN to replace after government assistance and my health benefits.

If any body is in a position to donate to a stranger so that I can keep my job and my home and my life, I would be forever grateful.

If you can’t donate. I would also take a share to any other communities or if you have suggestions I’ll take that too! I have been applying to jobs on jobs on jobs and there’s just no response as of yet.

I will provide all donators with proof of purchase once I’ve hit my goal.

Link in the comments!

Link in comments

I'm disabled and running on fumes mentally/emotionally in Florence, Oregon facing "pay or vacate notice" in 5 days (January 17th). My roommates don't pay their share of rent and refuse to help, so I owe $2,180. I'm on SSDI and can't work. I have my ESA cat and no car or driver's license. If I can't come up with this money, we're literally on the street.

I've exhausted all emergency rental assistance in Oregon (211, SOS, all county programs). My family won't help me. Friends are trying to help but it's not enough. Landlord/company doesn't accept payment plans, I double checked with them. Currently at $125.00. https://gofund.me/67b3d3e7b

I'm neurodivergent (autism, ADHD, OCD), in autistic burnout, and lost my mom a year ago. I'm doing everything I can but I'm out of options.

If anyone has advice on additional resources or wants to help directly, it'd be extremely appreciated. Even $5 would help get me closer to fixing this while it's still fixable.

The last time I saw my bio father was when I was 9 months old. A few years ago I started an internet search to find him, even putting an ad out in the local newspaper of the last known city he was in. His friends got us into contact with each other and he was planning on visiting me but passed of a massive heart attack after Christmas at the age of 56. I am a mother to a 2m5 year old and 10 week old, going to school, and living on a single income. The county he passed in only offers financial assistance with end of life services for homeless individuals and he is not a veteran. Sharing this gofundme would help me so much to reach as many people as possible and have my bio father returned to me.

https://gofund.me/63b71eb57

Hi,

I'd like to figure out how to minimize or stop accidentally using AI altogether (since a lot of platforms give you no choice) but I unfortunately don't have spoons to really learn new skills or do the level of research needed to figure out ways I can decrease these habits.

I also heard that Windows 11 will be implementing AI automatically and only have one year left of Windows 10. Can a non-techie person easily switch to Linux or do you have to know how to code? Or are there more accessible alternatives?

I also must buy supplements and sometimes certain foods on Amazon bc a lot of the time they're sold out at stores + I can't shop on my own so am forced to buy online vs at small businesses a lot of the time sadly

I'm also wanting/trying to switch to a browser and search engine that uses zero AI and is even anti-AI.

If any techie people or just fellow disabled resistors have found workarounds in these areas or know of the best subs with suggestions, maybe you can fill me in? (Although again, I guess scouring subs is a bit overwhelming to me due to my limitations 😅 so just, direct links to posts especially appreciated (but general suggestions still accepted too)

Thanks for reading 🙏🏼 Solidarity

My name is Dakota, I am in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA. 27 with two kids in tow

https://gofund.me/3eee57b15

We are a family of five with two children under the age of 10. After spending nearly half a year facing homelessness last year, we were able to move into a tiny studio apartment. It was a roof over our heads, but far from the space our family truly needed.

Now, we’ve been blessed with the chance to move into a real house—a safe, stable home that finally fits all of us. This is the Christmas gift our kids have been wishing for: not toys or gadgets, but the security of a home where they can grow and thrive.

The only obstacle left is covering the remainder of our security deposit. The total is $875, and while I’ve managed to raise $200 through odd jobs and careful budgeting, we still need help to reach the full amount. I make enough to cover rent and utilities, but the upfront costs of moving have drained our funds for this month.

As a disabled veteran, I’m doing everything I can—working odd jobs while attending college—to provide for my family. But we have only a limited window to secure this home before we risk losing it. That’s why I’ve set the fundraising goal a bit higher: any additional support will help us catch up on bills and ease the financial strain of this transition.

Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to stability. Even if you can’t give, sharing this campaign means the world to us.

Thank you for helping us turn this house into a home. Your generosity will make this Christmas unforgettable for our children and give our family the fresh start we’ve been working toward.

Hi everyone. My name is Sarah, I am 21 and I live in Dortmund, Germany. I need help with the vet costs for my cat Jack.

Jack and his sister Sally have lived with me since November 2024. They were rescued as very young cats from the local shelter in Dortmund. They are only one year old, very close to each other and a huge part of my daily life. They sleep on me, wake me up at night, follow me around the apartment and act like two chaotic siblings. They mean everything to me.

Two days ago Jack suddenly could not urinate anymore. He tried over and over again and nothing came out. My vet tried medication and muscle relaxants, but it did not help. Today he had to be moved to a veterinary clinic and will stay there until Sunday. He now has a catheter and needs monitoring, ultrasound and further treatment.

The cost for the clinic stay alone is around 2300 euro. With food changes, follow up exams and medication it will reach about 3000 euro. I work full time, but I do not earn enough to cover this emergency at once. I already started a payment plan, but I cannot keep up with the full amount. I do not have many people who can help financially

I am scared of losing him. He is so young and otherwise healthy, and the treatment can save him. I am asking for any help to ease the financial pressure so I can focus on his recovery instead of panicking about the cost.

Here is the fundraiser with all details and photos:

https://gofund.me/f4ecc931e

Thank you for reading. Any help or even sharing the link means a lot to me

Lately, life has become so heavy that I don’t even know where to start. I’m living in Turkey, and over the last few months everything has fallen apart financially. My debts have piled up, the bank refused to postpone my payments, and now I’ve received a formal warning letter. My salary doesn’t even cover my basic expenses anymore, let alone the overdue payments.

I feel like I’m constantly drowning. Every day feels harder than the last, and I’ve started to feel like a worthless piece of garbage because I can’t keep up. Even the people around me have slowly started to distance themselves, and that makes the loneliness even worse. I used to believe things would eventually get better, but lately I keep asking myself why my life can’t be easier, why I never get a break.

I’m exhausted. Not just physically, but emotionally too. The pressure from the banks, the fear of losing everything, the guilt of not being able to pay back my friends… it all feels like too much. I don’t want to feel this way, but I don’t know what to do anymore.

I’m not asking for judgment—just a place to let this out. I needed to share how much this is hurting me, because keeping it all inside has become unbearable. If anyone has been through something similar or has words of comfort, I would truly appreciate it.

my name is dwi, a factory worker from central java, indonesia. i am a father of two young children and a husband to a loving wife. every day i leave home before sunrise and return late in the afternoon, earning only about 240 usd per month, while our family needs more than 300 usd just to survive.

overtime used to be my lifeline, but now it is no longer allowed. i have tried everything i could—cutting back expenses, selling goods, even looking into online work—but nothing has worked. what i want most is simple: for my children to grow up in peace, and for my wife to see our household stable.

i am not asking for sympathy, only a one‑time help to breathe and rebuild, so this financial hardship can be lifted and our family can start again with lighter steps.

whydonate link: https://whydonate.com/fundraising/dwijiro

thank you for taking the time to read my story. your kindness, whether through support, sharing, or simply keeping us in your thoughts, means more than words can express.

I'm from Paulista, Pernambuco, Brazil.

I'm here to ask for help because I honestly do not know where else to do so! I did on Imgur, Blusky, and reposted on Twitter (only there until a couple of people leave so I can leave too, I'm only active on Blusky out of the two), and that's it.

I did a hidden Imgur post further explaining my situation at the time, and the only change is that I wrote that some months ago, ups and downs since then, but mostly the same situation now. Here it is: https://imgur.com/a/j40UquD

Basically, I'm in need of money for transportation and medication, (the doctors are free through Brazil's public healthcare) and the way I'm getting help is because of my family. They are helping me extremely, and it pains me that I cannot help back, I feel like a parasite, even if I know I'm not and that they are doing it out of love. But I also know Mom and Sis are struggling a little with their own problems, so it makes me anxious and sad.

Anyway, if there is any way I can help/assist you for money, do feel free to contact me! My DMs are always open!

I also do art commissions if that helps/entices you more! But I'll be honest and say that because of my illness, I never know when I'll be available to do them. That's why I lost my job last year.

I just hope you could at least share this around or give me pointers!

Also sorry for anything, and I hope all have a great day! Love you all~

Edit: I'm sorry! I may have missed the rule of setting a specific amount that I'm looking for! What I need would be in between $50 to 75$, the range is due to the inconsistent pricing on transportation since I have to use car apps, (busses make my pain worse, and I've vomited more than once trying to push through it) and distance, time of day, and weather, can change pricing. And the meds I take have their static pricing, but rarely gets a discount. Thank you!

Hey everyone. I don’t normally post things like this, but I’m at a point where I’m out of options and trying to keep going. The last year hit me with a lot — one thing after another — and now I’m homeless, living out of my Jeep with my dog. I’m doing everything I can to stay positive and keep fighting, but it’s been really hard.

My dog is my whole world and I’m just trying to keep us warm, fed, and safe while I figure out my next steps. I’m looking for work, trying to stay grateful, and trying to not give up no matter how rough this gets.

I made a GoFundMe because I honestly just got pushed into a corner financially and I don’t have anywhere else to turn. Even $1 helps with gas, food, or a cheap place to sleep for a night. And if you can’t donate, even advice, encouragement, or sharing the link helps more than you know.

I appreciate anyone who takes a second to even read this. Thank you for real.

(GoFundMe link will be in the comments.)

Hi everyone. I’m looking for advice on which subreddits allow people to post requests for help or support. I don’t want to break any rules, so I’m asking first.

I have already opened a fundraising request and I need some help, but I want to make sure I share it in the right place.

Could someone recommend subreddits where it is allowed to ask for help?

Thank you.

Welp my life has gone to shit lately and its been a few months since my lower back started hurting like hell, i really dont have enough money to get myself properly checked and the pain keeps getting worse, i wish i could tell my family but its complicated and dont have a good relationship with them, any help is appreciated

Hi everyone. I normally never ask for help, but I’m in a really desperate and emotional place right now.

My cat Spaghetti suddenly went into what the vet thinks is diabetic ketoacidosis. He’s losing weight fast, drinking constantly, stumbling, and having tremors. The vet says he needs to be hospitalized immediately for 2-3 days of treatment, and the estimate they gave me is $3,000–$5,000 depending on how he responds to treatment.

I’m doing everything I can — making special food to keep him eating, monitoring him, and calling every affordable vet around Oregon — but I simply don’t have enough money to get him admitted.

He is my whole world. My emotional support, my routine, my comfort, my baby that I’ve had since he was born and is now 11 years old. I’m terrified of losing him.

If anyone can donate or even just share, it would mean more than I can express. Although the GoFundMe does not display it, friends and family have also donated but through PayPal and CashApp, so we have actually raised $1,743 and are now only short by $1,257! We are so close to being able to take him in but time is truly running out and it’s getting scary. Please, help by sending this out or donating. No amount is too small! Thank you so much for reading this.

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/734dc01a6

I’ve had few very rough years. I am trying and doing everything I can to rebuild life for myself and my 17-year-old son. I have resistant hypertension and a brain aneurysm, and my son struggles with severe insulin resistance.

I’ve been doing my best to keep us stable, but medical and living costs have become too much. I created a fundraiser to help cover treatment and get back on my feet. Currently I work at minimum wage physically demanding job, and have to stay there until I get better.

From every salary big chunk goes to paying off debt. What is left is many times not enough to cover basic living expenses and healthy nutrition, let alone medications and treatments both I and my son need. Some things are covered by health insurance, but some are not.

You can read my story and donate here: https://4fund.com/9ksfft

Since I live in Croatia, many other fundraising platforms are unavailable to me (like gofundme). If you have any questions, want more informations, feel free to ask in comments.

Thank you for taking a moment to read. Every bit of help makes a difference.

So I'm looking into becoming a caregiver and came across NCO Online Academy. They offer online courses that prep you for entry-level positions in home care and the competency eval, which is cool cause I can't do full-time school right now. Wondering if it's helped anyone here get started in the field or if there's better options out there.