Do you pass the hat around relatives?

@Jenaisle (14832)
Philippines
June 21, 2025 12:36am CST
When you need financial help badly and don't have any other options, do you pass the hat around your relatives? A cousin of mine did this. I was quite shocked because I never did that. I mean, I asked for help from relatives I am close to, but I do not oblige every relative, even those distant from me, to do so. I want to help, too, but I myself need some financial assistance for the surgery of my son. What would you do in this case?
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5 responses
Anna
@LadyDuck (476800)
• Italy
2h
I am been lucky enough not to have got into that situation so far. I helped my niece when she needed, but it was for a short time.
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (14832)
• Philippines
2h
That's good. You're blessed.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (476800)
• Italy
1h
@Jenaisle Yes, this is true.
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@allknowing (147863)
• India
6h
Touch wood. I never got into that situation but I have extended help here and there.
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (14832)
• Philippines
2h
You're one of the blessed ones.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (147863)
• India
2h
@Jenaisle I think so Priase the Lord
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (117874)
• Marion, Ohio
Just now
That isn't right to me. And I would not give if I was in your place. You have problems to take care of yourself
rakski
@rakski (140026)
• Philippines
1h
We are blessed that we have not got into that kind of situation. Me and my immediate family, we help each other but not to the extent of other relatives. Just our siblings on both sides
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@Nakitakona (56939)
• Philippines
1h
We never do that. If we have some extra money, we give. If we don't, we're very sorry.