u/Lanky_Confection_401

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I don't know what to do

Tagged as spoiler because this is a bit of a vent, but I am also genuinely looking for advice. I don't want to offend anyone here, but I honestly don't know what to do.

Essentially, I'm a college student in a lot of credit card debt; I feel that the people in Gaza need the money more than I do, but I know that I can't just keep sending money. It's not sustainable for myself, but I feel so guilty when their family members are literally dying and I am their only constant pillar of support. I know that they are not scammers and they are real people because I have video calls with them regularly and we exchange photos, dreams, hopes, etc. daily.

I tried to reach out to organizations who might be able to help as well, but I can't get through to them. The situation is very bad and these orgs are overworked as is, so I understand but at the same time I don't know what to do. I know I can't save everyone and I don't hope to, I just want to help my friends—but I feel like the only way I can is to donate, which I absolutely cannot anymore (I've almost maxxed out my card, I know it's bad).

I am not looking for criticism, I know I dug myself this hole and I don't want to seem like I'm complaining. I just feel incredibly useless in this situation, and I have ideas but no way to execute them efficiently without a team. I am genuinely at a loss.

I also want to add that I am working three jobs this summer as well in order to help myself + my friends in Gaza, but I just got them and I'm not put on a shift until much later this month. I am trying to do what I can, but the debt keeps piling up and I don't think I can manage it all. As I said earlier, this isn't sustainable and I'm already dealing with my own struggles as well.

I don't know how to end this, but again please be light on criticism (I know I'm in a bad situation of my own making), I am looking for genuine advice.

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u/Lanky_Confection_401 — 8 days ago