Parents Helping Parents: Mom Can’t Afford Kids’ First Birthday, Seeks Advice (17 Responses)

Being a parent isn’t easy. Like anything else, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be perfect and to be the best parents ever, but what does that even mean really?

We’re all trying our best with what we have, so when a mother turned to Reddit’s r/parents to ask other parents how they cope with not being able to afford anything, people showed up in support.

Here’s what she said:

Fellow parents of Reddit responded with encouragement and advice. Some even offered to donate some money for things like a cake or an Amazon wishlist.

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Nate Armbruster

Nate Armbruster is a stand-up comedian and writer based in Chicago who is likely writing a joke as you read this. Find him online at natecomedy.com.