# I REALLY NEED HELP 

**URL:** <https://letstalk.mindline.sg/t/i-really-need-help/29694>\
**Category:** Seeking Help\
**Created:** [October 25, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://letstalk.mindline.sg/t/i-really-need-help/29694 "2026-10-25T12:17:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![flexiblelake7352](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/youthmindline/user_avatar/letstalk.mindline.sg/flexiblelake7352/32/497_2.png) [@flexiblelake7352](https://letstalk.mindline.sg/u/flexiblelake7352)\
**Post date:** [October 25, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://letstalk.mindline.sg/t/i-really-need-help/29694/1 "2026-10-25T12:17:34Z")

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what should I do 😭 my father just got retrenched and- my mom dosent have a job (cant find) I’m in sec 1 and we are struggling financially is this common??? can we survive? I’ve also been really depressed recently cause my life is just so tiring 😭

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**Author:** ![Patootie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/youthmindline/user_avatar/letstalk.mindline.sg/patootie/32/760_2.png) [@Patootie](https://letstalk.mindline.sg/u/Patootie)\
**Post date:** [October 25, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://letstalk.mindline.sg/t/i-really-need-help/29694/2 "2026-10-25T12:28:19Z")

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Hi @flexiblelake7352. That’s a really tough situation, and it makes complete sense you’re feeling drained by it all.

Retrenchment happens to many families and there is support available your family can approach the **CDC (Community Development Council)** for financial assistance, and your school has a **Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)** that can help cover fees, books, and meals. Your dad can look into **Workforce Singapore (WSG)** for job support.

For how you’re feeling, please talk to your school counsellor. You don’t need to be in a full-blown crisis to reach out, feeling exhausted and depressed is reason enough. If things ever feel really dark, SOS is available 24/7 at **1767**.