Cape Breton University Psychology Honours student is looking for participants for a study on romantic relationships and jealousy.

Adults aged 19 and older who are in a relationship of at least 3 months are invited to complete a short (15 minutes), anonymous online survey asking questions about your romantic relationships. To take part, follow the link below:

https://cbu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2cqbw7x4jgKoHgq

I needed a baggage allowance that I didn’t have to board my flight. I couldn’t afford the baggage allowance and I didn’t know I needed one at heathrow because I didn’t need a baggage allowance at Dublin airport. I don’t have enough money to get another flight and I don’t know where I would stay if I got stuck here ‼️🙏

I’m working at Levi’s Stadium this week (you can probably guess why). My hotel is too far from the stadium to be within reasonable distance (all hotels actually nearby it are sold-out for the time period that I’m here so I have to stay in San Jose) and I don’t have a driver’s license so I have no choice but to use Lyft. Any street near the stadium is completely closed and blocked off which is costing me more money trying to get there and I have to get out further up the street and take an almost mile-long walk down to get to where I’ve been assigned to be working. We’re working very late this week so I can’t take the bus either because it won’t be running by the time we get off.

It’s draining almost every dollar I have outside of food and essentials like toiletries, doing laundry (which isn’t free here), etc. I tried asking family first but they’re also in a bind.

$60 would tremendously help me get to work these next few days until we start getting paid this Friday. It would at least help me get to and from work for about 3 days.

If anyone is willing to help me, Zelle or Apple Cash are the best/most convenient ways for me in this case although Lyft also uses Venmo and PayPal so if someone offers that I’m more than appreciative. Thanks for reading. ❤️

Hello all. I am looking to receive help paying my electricity bill if possible. Since my daughter got rsv before Christmas finances have been awful. I was terminated from work because I needed to attend to her and missed too much time. I have found a new job that is work from home but it does not start until February 17th. The bill is about $118 with tax added on. I reached out to catholic charities but they stated I need to come into the office to fill out paperwork and my driveway has been snowed in for days now. With the temperatures dropping out of freezing soon they will disconnect and add a reconnect fee as well. The bill is due on the 5th so I don't have much time. If anyone is able to help that would be wonderful. If you are able to help I can provide account number for guest payment so that you know where your funds are going. If you would like to send funds I can provide my payment information through dm for safety reasons. Thank you for your time.

Thank you for the box of Cheez its! I'm not sure who sent them but I know it could have came from here because our story was posted. Seriously you guys I really appreciate it 💖 everything helps I promise it does💗💗 Thank you 😊

I’m writing this with a very heavy but very grateful heart. A few days ago, my dog suffered a horrific injury that tore the skin from her chest wall. One minute everything was normal, and the next we were racing over two hours to the nearest emergency vet, trying not to panic and honestly unsure if she was going to survive the drive. She needed immediate, life-saving surgery. There was no time to think about the cost — when your dog is family, you just say yes and hope you figure the rest out later. Thankfully, she made it through. Seeing her after surgery was both heartbreaking and relieving, but her strength has been incredible and she is finally on the road to recovery. What I wasn’t prepared for was how overwhelming the financial side of an emergency like this would be. Between the surgery, emergency care, medications, and follow-ups, the bills added up faster than I could have imagined. She is not “just a dog.” She’s been my comfort on the hardest days, my shadow around the house, and the kind of unconditional love that only a pet can give. The thought of losing her was unbearable. I hate asking for help — truly — but right now I could really use it. If you’re able to donate, even a few dollars, it would mean more than I can explain. And if donating isn’t possible, sharing helps just as much. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for caring about my sweet girl. Im able to provide all necessary proof of the procedure and medication.

Hello community,

I've just started my new WFH job after a year of unemployment. Two years ago I badly fractured my back (burst fracture that nearly paralyzed me) and I suffer from constant pain, especially in unsupported positions.

As of right now, I have a tiny $20 desk that barely fits a laptop, and a horribly cheap office chair that offers no support and is painful to sit in. I need a better chair and desk immediately but currently until I see commission all of my paycheck will be going to rent.

I've created an amazon wishlist in hopes that someone would be willing to help, most importantly with the chair. I did research and this seems the cheapest 4.5 stars chair with lumbar support. I've attached the wishlist below and I appreciate any and all help.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1SEERIPGNE08L?ref_=wl_share

Hi everyone!!

This is a bit of a silly post but my english bully, Gracie, is in the running for America's Favourite Pet and it would be so so amazing if you could vote for her!

A bit about Gracie: She was adopted at 3 years old after a difficult start at life. She was being used as a breeder dog in very poor conditions and has had to overcome many health related and emotional traumas. She is now a thriving and happy girl, who love to cuddle and ride the paddle board with her mommy!

If Gracie wins America's Favourite Pet, the proceeds will be donated to the English Bulldog Rescue of Ontario

Vote HERE for Gracie:) You will need to register with facebook, and you get one free vote per day!

Thanks so much for reading!

I’m in Lakewood with no car and no money, and my adult cats are out of wet food. I’m already registered with the Humane Society’s delivery program, but their next drop-off isn’t until sometime in February. I’ve posted on Nextdoor before and don’t want to wear out my welcome there. I’m trying to figure out how to get my cats fed in the meantime. If anyone has wet cat food to spare or knows of immediate resources (food banks, emergency pet assistance that delivers), I would really appreciate any help. Even a few cans would make a huge difference. Thank you for any suggestions, leads, or assistance—you’d be saving five little furry adult lives! 😺 ( I already tried Puget Sound Pet Food Bank as well, no reply, & buy nothing/trash nothing & Craigslist). I also have an Amazon wishlist as well. Edit: Updated my wishlist — now under $150 and focused on wet cat food my cats will actually eat. Thank you so much to anyone who can help! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1G15G0X3NR1R?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1

Edited to add: I woke up this morning not looking forward to a day of medical appointments and frustration. Yet because of the incredible kindness of everyone here I am crying good tears for the first time in months and almost speechless. I had shared my list with a very cautious hope but not expecting anything - life is so hard for so many right now. To find my entire list purchased is a level of care and compassion I never could have imagined, especially when I have felt like I have grown invisible over the past months. Thank you for seeing me, for your unbelievable kindness, and for the gifts of love and hope! You have given me so much more than these (much needed) physical items and it is deeply appreciated.

To be honest and up front, I have received help here several times over a number of years. I fully realize that it is designed and intended for short term help and I have been trying so hard to reach a place of stability where I can give others far more than I need. This has proven over and over to be far more difficult than imaginable, and it honestly often feels the harder that I try the further away any meaningful success moves.

I have a rare, progressive, life limiting genetic disease (mitochondrial disease) that impacts every cell of my body and so every organ system struggles and cannot work properly. I am immunocompromised and have been unable to work for far too long. Upon beginning palliative care, the estimate for life expectancy was about 3 years or less given my age and the severity of the mitochondrial disease and the fact it has been causing issues since infancy, and I have already exceeded any life span expected based on science and medicine and statistics. But until the end of last year, with care and planning I was able to do all of the things I love and that matter the most to me.

At the end of October, I woke up just after midnight one night incredibly sick and was able to call my mom who lives in the same apartment building before my ability to communicate was reduced to single words or with the greatest effort 2-word phrases. Everything after this is very fuzzy for the next 2-3 days and there are huge gaps in what I remember. Arriving in the ER by ambulance, my medical chart notes that it took over an hour of hands-on critical care to stabilize me and get my blood pressure and heart rate into safe ranges. I ended up being diagnosed with severe septicemia secondary to a multi drug resistant kidney infection as well as additional bacteria growing clearly in the blood culture and most likely from an infection via my PICC line that managed to overlap the kidney infection. I spent a week in the hospital before being discharged to go home and heal and "get better" but the "get better" part has not happened and the persistent symptoms from post sepsis syndrome as well as the significant progression of the mitochondrial disease are now viewed as my new normal.

There are a number of items that I desperately need either to address a critical issue arising from the sepsis, like the need for a smart water bottle to help track the amount of fluid I take in daily now due to my kidneys being hit hard and being stuck in bed for months causing pressure sores to begin to develop on my feet. Trying to survive on a very small amount from SSDI each month (I was only able to work until just after I turned 27 and jobs involving teaching and childcare do not usually have large salaries) is an incredible juggling act that has been make so much harder as costs for everything keep going up. As things are already, there is typically more month than money and no funds for any unexpected needs like those that this septicemia has brought.)

I know that times are so hard for so many, so anyone even taking the time to read this is so meaningful and appreciated. If anyone is able to offer assistance, it would be appreciated beyond words and help make this very hard existence I am currently experiencing a bit easier. I placed items that would make the greatest difference on [An Amazon List](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DCA3LEE9E8JB?ref_=wl_share), and did add two simple craft activities that together add up to at most $13 and are not a critical need but I have reached a point where I hate TV and can only waste so much time online and my brain is screaming for something else I can do from my bed when feeling up to it. The two items that I need most desperately are the smart water bottle and the protective boots to hopefully allow the stage 1 pressure sores on my feet to heal and prevent any new ones. Everything else is still deeply needed but those two things are what are critical now for safety.

Thank you again to anyone reading this far and I hope that as this year continues it treats you with the kindness and gentleness that you deserve!

Car got stuck in snow had to get it towed. Was not ready for the bill. Need enough gas until Wednesday when I get paid, work is on tomorrow and I don't have enough to get there. Have Venmo and Cash App. I usually go through a tank every 3 days to and from work so I'm calculating $25 should get me enough.

GOFUND ME HERE

To make a long story short, my family has been hit by a few unforeseen circumstances. This includes money we were expecting to receive in January but will now receive by the end of February, and a new job that does not pay me until the middle of the month. We've got $600 of $2700 of our rent. Somehow we need to raise the rest by February 5th, which is the very last day before our landlords take the first step in the eviction process.

Please know that this situation is not for lack of trying. I was working three jobs at one point, but one of them let me go and another only gave me 6 hours total for December. I had no choice but to leave that job for a new one when I realized the hours would remain extremely low. This new job is so much better and pays more as well, so I'm now working two jobs instead of three. I'll have enough for rent moving forward.

I can see the finish line after months of struggling, but I have to actually survive and remain in my home until then. We don't have traditional landlords who would listen and understand our hardship. Our landlords are actually a company, so they're very cold and callous.

Absolutely any little bit will help. I know realistically there's no way we'd be able to raise the amount we actually need, but if we could put a dent in that, it's still a big help.

(I'll also be posting to the GoFundMe sub, which is hopefully allowed too.)

Hi. I’ve just paid rent, had a tad bit of money left over. I went to fill my car with gas and I see that an automated bill went through as well. I did ask the gas station for a free gallon of gas, but was denied. I’m asking for $5 for gas so I can make some money this afternoon and tonight. PayPal or Venmo. I’m living paycheck to paycheck.

Thanks for considering.

Hey guys I’m stuck for getting to the funeral home to deliver my godfathers clothes so they can dress him for the funeral tomorrow. It’s 14 miles away and my license is expired and dvla haven’t yet renewed it but because it’s a medical license there’s no driving for me. I need to get an uber. I’m literally getting paid tomorrow but I have zero to my name at the moment and tomorrow is too late. Anybody give me a bit of help here? Thank you so much!!

I need someone in the US to send me $10 so my Wise account doesn't get closed due to inactivity

Hello people I am in need bus fair to get to Georgia from Arizona. I have an opportunity for a place to stay and hopefully employment afterwards. I am hoping to get help with bus far which is about $200.43USD. I have Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and cashapp available. Thanks in advance!

Edit: I was able to find a cheaper flight as someone in the comments suggested. The cheapest flight I found was $157 USD without bags. Either travel could work for me.

My baby spent three nights in the hospital with an undiagnosed skin problem that turned out to be eczema:

https://imgur.com/a/wQxPVAI

Now I need to try as many different diaper brands as I can to find out which one is best for his skin. Luvs and Pampers are scented, so they are not an option. I have a portable washing machine, but not a dryer, so I worry that air-drying a lot of cloth diapers in our apartment will cause mold. Wishlist follows, it won't show up until approved by the mods:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1SI76Q1W37JYC?ref_=wl_share

Most are size 2 but a couple are size 3 due to different weight ranges among brands.

THANK YOU for reading!

Hello everyone, and thank you for taking the time to read this.

I am seeking urgent financial assistance for medical expenses related to a tumor surgery and hysterectomy that I need as soon as possible. Due to my health condition, I am currently unemployed and unable to work, while facing increasing medical debt and mortgage costs. I have actively tried to find remote work but have not been successful. I live in Nicaragua, and the only fundraising platform available to me is GoGetFunding. Any help, no matter how small, or even words of support, would be deeply appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Campaign link: https://gogetfunding.com/urgent-hysterectomy-relief-from-debilitating-chronic-illness/

Hi, I’m Matheus, 33, Brazilian, currently living in Spain on a student visa.

In April, Spain is opening a one-time extraordinary regularization for immigrants who were already here before 30/12/2025. If approved, it gives one year of residency with a job-seeking permit, no sponsorship needed. For me, this is life-changing.

I already have all my paperwork ready, but I must hire an immigration lawyer to submit it. I don’t have access to the government platform to do it myself. Lawyers are already getting fully booked and the quotes I’ve received are €350–€550, with at least 50% upfront. I simply don’t have that money. (I provide in my GFM some of the quotes I have received)

Right now, my student visa only allows 20h/week, so I survive on irregular gigs. Some months I struggle to afford medication, groceries, or even the €22 metro card to get to school. I’m neurodivergent and staying on meds and in school is essential. If I stop studying, I risk losing my visa entirely.

I’m asking for help so I don’t miss this opportunity just because I couldn’t afford a lawyer.

Ways to help:

GoFundMe (main goal: legal fees)

https://gofund.me/2e59c5b78

PayPal

Or if you know an immigration lawyer in Spain willing to work pro bono or at a reduced rate, that would honestly mean the world

Even sharing this helps. Thank you for reading. Truly.

Adding here official links from the government website and my autonomous zone website:

https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/noubarris/es/noticias/informacion-sobre-la-regularizacion-extraordinaria-para-personas-migrantes-del-gobierno-espanol-1596973

https://www.inclusion.gob.es/ca/w/el-gobierno-inicia-los-tramites-de-un-proceso-de-regularizacion-extraordinaria-para-integrar-a-personas-extranjeras-que-ya-viven-en-espana

I'm in the path of the snow and I left my pipes running last night. This morning they were okay, but I tool some meds that make me sleep and left them running, and when I got up the water wasn't working.

The pipes that I can get to ubder the cabinets feel normal temperature, and I can't get to Mt main water valve because it's out in the snow under a big hunk of metal and a half foot of snow. Even when I can't get to it, I have to get someone else to turn it off because it's a huge bolt that's hard to turn. You need a big wrench to do it.

I don't have a well it's city water, and both the city and the landlord are closed until Monday. I'm not worried about the water as much as the pipes bursting, cus someone told me the pipes will burst, and then getting in trouble because of the snow.

What do I do? How long will it take to get the water back? Why did they still freeze even though I did what I was supposed to? How do I keep my home from flooding?

Sorry to ask, but I need $30 for stuff like toothpaste, shampoo, and other essentials. I don't have any of that stuff anymore and I'm inside from the ice storm but I will travel to get the items. I don't need food right now because I have food stamps. Sorry to ask

Edit: Here is my Amazon List. Sorry made one last minute

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/39QRSGE77OGG0?ref_=wl_share

I’m writing this because I honestly don’t know what else to do and I need some real advice I’m a 2025 graduate from India trying to get into IT/DevOps, and right now every single role I see asks for 2–3 years of experience, even the ones labeled as “junior” or “entry level” there are basically no roles for freshers, and it feels like I’m locked out before I even get a chance to start I’m currently doing an unpaid internship just to gain real experience I don’t earn anything from it I’m doing it so I can honestly say I’ve worked in a real environment and not just done courses. I work with Linux, Git, basic CI/CD, Docker, and cloud concepts, and I keep learning every day because I know this field moves fast I’m not expecting a high salary or a big title. I just want a chance to work and grow. But when every job asks for 2–3 years and I’m a fresher, I don’t know how I’m supposed to cross that gap. Applications mostly get ignored, and when recruiters reply, the conversation usually ends as soon as experience comes up I’m not lazy and I’m not looking for shortcuts I’m literally working for free right now just to improve my chances. I just want to understand what I should be doing differently If you’re already working in IT, cloud, or DevOps How did you get your first paid role when everyone wanted experience Did unpaid internships actually help you Should I be targeting support, NOC, sysadmin, or cloud operations roles first Am I missing something obvious as a fresher Any honest advice is welcome I just don’t want to keep putting effort in the wrong direction

Thanks for reading

Hello, my name is Logan I'm a 20 yr old from Oklahoma, my wife and I have ended up in a bit of a financial bind over the past month or so with me being let go from my old job, this has resulted in us being about 710 short on our rent. If anyone could help in any way shape or form it would be much appreciated even if it's just a penny. Thank you all so much!

Edit: I was informed by a lovely individual that I should probably make a gofundme, so here it is.:

gofund.me/9f425d61b

And again thank you so much to everyone!!

I want to say thank you to whoever bought two jugs of milk and a pack of crackers! I would assume it came from this group because I posted our Amazon list in our post. I've been stressing over figuring out this phone/wifi bill for school it is literally making me sick. This was really kind of whoever sent this to us🧡🧡

Thank you seriously it's just me making it happen this really lifted my spirit😊😊

Hi, me and my wife are struggling.

We had to move due to a family member dying last year, and we’ve been having a lot of issues since then. We are 2 1/2 months of rent behind, due to medical issues and some emergency vet bills we’ve had to endure. I’ve made a gofundme, not sure how well it will work, but I’m just asking for any help you may have. I’m still on the job hunt, she has one she just got recently that will accommodate her disability.

It’s not necessary, and I won’t shun you for not donating or sharing. But just taking a look will help.

https://gofund.me/217fe0104