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A request for help
2 Jun 2025 04:10 pmFolks, there's no easy way to say this, I need help.
I've been struggling with mental health problems for a number of years now, mainly a mix of complete lack of executive function and anxiety. This led to all kinds of problems I kept ignoring and culminated in losing my job because I couldn't cope with stressful situations. When my savings ran out last year, it looked really bad but I was rescued and after a lengthy hospital stay, friends put me up at their house. I recovered a bit financially after a generous donation from my parents but that buffer only meant I kept ignoring the new problems arising from the battle with the benefits and other systems and I did nothing for several months. There are still legal issues preventing me from applying for benefits that are slowly being worked on with the help of a social worker from the local council, a process I could easily have started last year but was refused by my brain.
Now it won't be long until my money runs out again so I've finally jumped over my own shadow and am asking for help.
If you are able to help me with a donation (one-off or monthly, any amount welcome) towards my monthly outgoings (fees/charges for my flat, utilities and basic food), I would be eternally grateful. Currently, I have two options:
Paypal: https://paypal.me/karohemd
Please declare the payment as gift and make it out in GBP/£.
or
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/karohemd
From the UK another alternative would be a direct bank transfer. Please contact me on karohemd at gmail dot com if you would prefer that option. Please also let me know if you know of any other "send me money" websites/apps. I've done some searching but it's all rather complicated and the easy ones are all US-only.
If you think you know people who might be able to donate as well, please pass on this post or just the links as you see fit on socials, discords etc.
I have always been bad at asking for help so this post is hopefully a step towards overcoming that hurdle.
I also know that many people are struggling financially in the current climate so please don't feel bad if you can't help. Thank you!
I've been struggling with mental health problems for a number of years now, mainly a mix of complete lack of executive function and anxiety. This led to all kinds of problems I kept ignoring and culminated in losing my job because I couldn't cope with stressful situations. When my savings ran out last year, it looked really bad but I was rescued and after a lengthy hospital stay, friends put me up at their house. I recovered a bit financially after a generous donation from my parents but that buffer only meant I kept ignoring the new problems arising from the battle with the benefits and other systems and I did nothing for several months. There are still legal issues preventing me from applying for benefits that are slowly being worked on with the help of a social worker from the local council, a process I could easily have started last year but was refused by my brain.
Now it won't be long until my money runs out again so I've finally jumped over my own shadow and am asking for help.
If you are able to help me with a donation (one-off or monthly, any amount welcome) towards my monthly outgoings (fees/charges for my flat, utilities and basic food), I would be eternally grateful. Currently, I have two options:
Paypal: https://paypal.me/karohemd
Please declare the payment as gift and make it out in GBP/£.
or
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/karohemd
From the UK another alternative would be a direct bank transfer. Please contact me on karohemd at gmail dot com if you would prefer that option. Please also let me know if you know of any other "send me money" websites/apps. I've done some searching but it's all rather complicated and the easy ones are all US-only.
If you think you know people who might be able to donate as well, please pass on this post or just the links as you see fit on socials, discords etc.
I have always been bad at asking for help so this post is hopefully a step towards overcoming that hurdle.
I also know that many people are struggling financially in the current climate so please don't feel bad if you can't help. Thank you!
