Until we get to that place, however, people like me have no choice but to rely on the kindness of strangers who have the empathy to understand our plight and, if they have the means and the will, provide some means of support to keep people afloat. There should be no means or morals tests to mutual aid or social support. If you can't handle that, then that's on you. No one put a gun to your head to give up your money.