I totally agree. Let people know you need help, and if they’re able let them help you! However, I have been financially scammed by sick friend before. Turns out they were sick because they weren’t taking care of themselves and spending the money on the garbage making them sick. I still feel sorry for them, just wish they actually got better
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calypsopub@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Ask yourself, if the roles were reversed would you judge a friend harshly for asking for help? Of course not. Do what you need to do to survive.
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FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 11 months ago
True, I wouldn’t.
fourfouroneone@lemmy.world 11 months ago
I agree with the post above. As an American and as someone going through something similar, if it comes down to either asking for some funds from friends and family to aid in taking care of your family – or risking medical debt – take any help you can get. As you said in the original post, debt will start to compound and can get out of control fast. Further, managing that debt and your medical issue at the same time may take a wild toll on you and your family.
Take care of you and yours first, pay it forward when you are healthy. People won’t think you’re an a-hole if you are responsible with what they give. Anyone who does think badly of you for asking for help… You maybe should reevaluate your connection with them because id bet people that care just want you back to good health.
Best of luck figuring it all out, I know it can be hard.