u/Ninphis

Hello. I’m a 15 year old girl who lives in Ohio. I have a friend who lives in the Philippines; she’s not able to get an ethical job and she’s just trying to eat, graduate, and move on to better things. Being as privileged as I am to just have money to spend, I’ve been readily transferring her just about everything I can so she can afford basic necessities as well as certain comforts. Even though her currency is a lot less than the USD, 30 to 50 to even 80-90 dollars of spending has been adding up a lot. I only get paid biweekly, and it’s not exactly a motherload. Usually under 200 dollars. I once had a little under 100 dollars in my spend account and 600 in my savings; now I’m down to 13 dollars in my spend account and 330 dollars in my savings. It’s non negotiable that I help her. I just can’t support her right now with what I have and what I’m making.

I’m not interested in making cash, really, since I can’t give that to her without transferring it onto my card and whatever…Maybe the process is easier than I think, but I’d rather just earn digitally. Are there ways that I can actually, reliably do that? I have a few skills. This post may not reflect it, but I’m a very good writer. I’ve been told this nonstop, and I know it to be true. I’m not sure if there’s a way to use that? I’m also pretty good at giving advice. I’m not the best drawer but illustration in general, like lettering or more abstract logo-making, I could probably pull off. I don’t currently know how to code or use certain applications but I could probably learn. I don’t know. I’m just really stressed out. I need this money too. I’m supposed to be saving up for a car, and money just keeps stretching thinner. I could try and pick up shifts, I guess.

Thanks for anyone with any advice, I hope this was enough info. Just something understandable and hopefully helpful for someone with my current financial needs.

title. i’m thinking of going back to therapy but i need to know what is safe to talk about & what isn’t. i don’t want to end up in a ward for impulsivity.