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457 Topics

Jules
JulesStaff
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What have you learned about yourself after facing hard times?

Going through something difficult and making it out the other side is not something to downplay. With every experience, you have an opportunity to build character, learn more about the world, and potentially teach others through the wisdom of your experience. When was the last time you went through something hard? What did you learn about yourself during the experience?

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Hoba HuNew Member
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What are some tips to getting donations from the community for new members?

I am new to go fund me and was curious about tips on getting donations from the community without feeling embarrassed or worried about being judged. I am in a very difficult situation and don't know how to manage everything. 

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Alicia SNew Member
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What dreams are you following by creating a fundraiser?

I am excited at the idea of possibly having my dreams come true!! I’d really like to move across the country and with the generosity of others, this may be a possibility! What dreams have you contributed to with go fund me?

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aircustomphotography
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Olivia
OliviaStaff
published in Coffee Talk

Feeling embarrassed to ask for help? You’re not alone.

Let’s get honest - asking for help can be really hard. We’re embarrassed and sometimes afraid of feeling rejected if we don’t get the help we need. But the truth is, eventually, everyone needs help.  So, why should I bother asking for help?Believe it or not, most people want to help. Humans find satisfaction in helping others and actually enjoy doing so– there’s lots of science behind this! Getting over that initial fear of asking is the hardest part. We’ve found that once people take that leap, others aren’t actually judging them nearly as much as they feared. After all, asking for help is an act of strength. Some ideas on how to ask for help:  – Be sincere. The more heartfelt your ask is, the more others will relate and want to help. Make it a conversation, not a transaction. Share your story and the details that express why you’re asking for help.– Find your support team. Is your best friend your biggest cheerleader? Do you have certain family members you rely on? Create a team that

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Lorin LanningMember
posted in Coffee Talk

Fear of being homeless

I can’t figure out how to get my fundraiser to be successful and each week that I’m not able to get to work from pregnancy complications, and the bills keep piling. I get more and more anxious. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, is there something that I need to do to get it publicly published?

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Maggie1194New Member
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Any advice for a student entering nursing school?

I am seeking insight on how to achieve success during nursing school; both physically and financially. Any advice would be useful. 

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Angie GibsonMember
posted in Coffee Talk

Is any GoFundMe too small or ridiculous to be asking for help next to all these horror stories you hear people going through? I don't want to come off frivolously.

This is my first time posting for any thing really and after seeing all of the tremendous pain and horrible things these families are going through go fund me shines a light on the fact that their are still good hearted people who are selfish and will help and do care. I almost feel bad that ours is nowhere as meaningful or gut wrenching. To be on her asking along side these people in such pain and need. My advice is to just still believe there is good in humanity. Somewhere! 

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Jules
2 days ago
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Kristen PardoMember
posted in Coffee Talk

I feel as if no one is even looking at my gofundme

I have only had about 3 people share and a few say so sorry for what you’re going through and tell me they’ll share but haven’t. I already feel defeated as if no one is willing to just share. 

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2 days ago
Jared Grace
Jared GraceMember
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My first novel-editing and publishing fundraiser

Let me start by saying, I am raising money to help a dream of mine come true-publishing my first (of hopefully many) novels. I look through some of these fundraisers and my heart goes out to people. Losing everything in fires. Loss of loved ones, etc. I think, how the hell can I be asking for money when these people are going through all this. It is truly something I struggle with. What I hope is that, when I get my novel published, that it succeeds enough that I can use at least some of the money that I make to help people that are struggling in such a way. Not only at home but in the world. I really do have philanthropic goals. I think too many people are only out for themselves and I want to be the change that I demand in the world. This truly isn’t a plea, but me putting my thoughts down (I am a writer after all). Good luck to everyone who is going through struggles and those, like me, that are simply trying to make a dream come true. The world can be a better place if we all help

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Amanda Jacobs
Amanda JacobsNew Member
posted in Coffee Talk

need help

I’m am 36 and in my neighborhood a lot of dogs gets dropped off and left. I love animals I can’t seem to let any animal go hungry nor homeless. I doctor the animals if they need it. My neighbors even bring me there dogs if they get hurt or hit by a car really for anything, to see if I can help them or do they need to see a vet. I am trying to open an animal rescue home for abandon animals. If anyone can help me to open a home for them I really appreciate it. I promise you won’t be disappointed with the animals rescue home.     Thank you very much

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Nicole Lobaugh
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DAVID CARPENTERMember
posted in Coffee Talk

I have been scammed

today I was scammed twice I have never done a go fund me page before now and my family is in a real hard time and for someone to take my money is real messed up taking the last money that I had. My family is going to be homeless and I dont know where to turn 

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Olivia
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James KipferlMember
posted in Coffee Talk

help with networking for cancer

my first time doing this any help would be huge how can ibget this to cancer organizations asap 

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Olivia
2 days ago
Anthony Lee
Anthony LeeMember
posted in Coffee Talk

I am so embarrassed…why is asking for help so hard?

Maybe this wasn’t a good idea even though I do need to help this literally has hurt me into a charity case and that’s not what or who I am about it’s funny that it’s easy for me to help them to receive it just type in this makes me wanna cry but I’m guessing it would be irresponsible on my part if I didn’t do all that I could to help better my traumatic experience.

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Kris MMember
posted in Coffee Talk

Keep going

This is my first time that I ask someone to help me. Every time a do it by my self. To ask someone is hard because you don't know what to say ,what to right. I learn to be honest and i said to my self that you can try.Helping other is the way we help our self. Helping one person might not changed the world but it could change the world for one person.Thank you  

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Tarious BytherMember
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Victim of domestic violence

Hello my name is Tarious I am a victim of domestic violence and it's hard I just lay up sometimes and certain things trigger the bad memories I'm glad I found somewhere I can vent

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Catalina LaMontain
Catalina LaMontainMember
posted in Coffee Talk

Listening ear & some peer support

I’m a survivor of domestic violence my entire story well not exactly “entire” but the crisis I’m in now and living everyday is in my fundraising link that I will be posting at the end of this.. , I reached my breaking point and ended that abusive cycle, which was two back to back so for the past 8 years I have been emotionally, physically, and mentally abused.. I’ve told my story over again, and relive some of the experiences every single day. I lost myself in the process which was the one thing I didn’t want happening. I need some light to this dark time. Some support, some peace. Being a domestic violence survivor, a single mother, without a soul to hear me I feel alone , ashamed, and like a failure. I’ve been homeless for 2 months, DSS stuck me in a shelter in the city both my abusers live, my father has my children (Thank God) but I’m losing hope and losing it fast. That strong female I used to be has been taken from me along with my pride, my self esteem & any hope I had. I ju

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Catalina LaMontain
3 days ago
Trenton5555
Trenton5555New Member
posted in Coffee Talk

Just need some emotional support

I'm really struggling right now can't afford rent can't afford clothes barely could put food on my table if anyone can please offer some kind words

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Catalina LaMontain
3 days ago
aircustomphotography
aircustomphotographyNew Member
posted in Coffee Talk

Wanting to give the gift of creativity to others

So my story is outlined pretty well on my fundraiser but to give a quick outline Im a small creative photographer, I had a studio and was doing alright before covid.  When the pandemic hit it destroyed everything I built and now im doing instacart to keep things afloat with bills.  The discussion I want to have is that when i get things back going I dont want to just thrive myself.  I want to give others the oppurtunity to be creative that they might not otherwise have.  What im going to do is allow my personal studio space, equipment, gear, etc Im going to make available to others to come in and express their creativity for free.  Whether they’ve wanted to start a youtube podcast, or have wanted to get into photography, Im going to offer my resources to let that creativity flow.  What Id like to talk about is what ideas would you all have? How do you think I could use this best to service people? https://gofund.me/7998ae70

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Melissa AyonMember
posted in Coffee Talk

Im here to help other people who have fought or are fighting addiction or homelessness or bipolar.

I want to help other people who are struggling with addiction or homelessness or mental illness. I have experience in these fields.

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Amanda1207Member
posted in Coffee Talk

Feeling hopeless

I just lost my husband and he was the only provider for our family. I am stay at home mother of 3. A car hit him while he was on his motorcycle on his way to work. Its been really rough trying to be strong and trying to figure out how to provide for my babies. My babies and I plus my two dogs will probably be homeless here shortly and im not getting any help. This is hard 

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Molly BalevreMember
posted in Coffee Talk

Looking for people who have been through a similar situation

I've never dealt with death before from someone very close to me. Not even family. Just looking for people who can share their experience and give advice.

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megank6New Member
posted in Coffee Talk

giving back

Seeing how supportive people are on here really gives me hope in the world :)

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Amy SanchezMember
posted in Coffee Talk

just want to show my son positive comments

My son is a 14 year old who has any teenager wants to start making there own money for things they like well my son wanted to sell candy n today a child much older then him asked to buy some candy from him as soon as my son took the box out his backpack the boy grab the box and took off running it’s a sad world we live in now and days that kids can’t even be kids 

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Riveria317Member
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PSTD

I was involved in a vehicle accident and now have PTSD, Tinnitus, Stenosis of 3 Vertebrae in my neck, along with multiple neurological and physical issues.  How do you handle so many issues that deplete the quality of life?  I obviously have an issue with memory… The Title should be PTSD :(

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Olivia
OliviaStaff
published in Coffee Talk

What’s your favorite way to relax?

People on GoFundMe are raising money for all sorts of things - their dreams, local community, fun adventures, and often for pretty intense situations. One thing we all have in common though, is the need to find a way to relax sometimes. So we want to know – what’s your favorite way to decompress and relax after a stressful day? What stress relief tips do you have to share with fellow community members?

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