When I Don't Even Have A Dollar

[Abogi]

I'm with you there OP. both our cars are at the point where they were threatening to reposes them but luckily are working with us and when we get our income tax check we will be able to be caught up with the car payments and if we don't get our income tax check within a couple days we will have to put our account into the negative just to put gas in the car so we can still get to work. But there is no way I'm going to let anybody know.

 

[Inej]

I have extra. I kicked in enough for at least a dozen people other than me. Earlier in my life I didn't have $0.10 to spare and these days I do. I can't think of a better way to spend it than trying to help a community that does a lot for me.

 

[Zirenef]

I don't have a dollar right now -- even though my spouse works, we're living to the edge of our means - but I've disabled adblock (which I never do for any other site) and I try to come here every day to support others as well as asking support for myself. I recommend the site to people who are asking on other forums where to go for PTSD support and information. When we can, we'll donate - for now, I try to contribute how I can, as healthily as I can :3

On the other hand, I do feel pressure to donate even though I can't, and it is hard to see so many folks encouraging us to donate when we can't. All of the above is how i choose to deal with the shame/guilt and try to focus on things I can do instead.

 

[Citi]

To me it's like comparing trauma. They always say you can't compare trauma because every one is different, so there's no 'mine is worse than yours'. Same thing with giving money. You can't compare your situation to someone else because it's just not the same. So someone gives, and someone else doesn't. I'm just glad there are people who can help. If someone else isn't judging you for not being able to give, why on earth would you judge yourself?

 

[Hapecis]

I can't be upset with people for what they lack. It isn't someones fault that their life has been hard enough that they don't have extra.

 

[Epuhas]

I like that people are enouraging supporting the running of the site, but I feel terrible that I can't donate. Not won't, can't. Finding enough rent is difficult. I even saw a coin on the floor today and went "oooh, bus money!"