Prayers for my friend

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monsoonlotus
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Prayers for my friend

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If anyone could pray for my friend, she is currently homeless with a 5 year old son and being 18 year old herself, and a broken rib, just going through a lot. Hopefully her situation will get better soon, some security for her and her son and that she continues being so strong through this all.
I would appreciate it very much.
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Thank you so much, it really means a lot.
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If anyone could pray for my friend, she is currently homeless with a 5 year old son and being 18 year old herself, and a broken rib, just going through a lot. Hopefully her situation will get better soon, some security for her and her son and that she continues being so strong through this all.
Does this person have a Buddhist place close by that could offer refuge? Or even a church? If not, does this person have spiritual practices they rely on? You mention a broken rib. Have they visited a local non-profit medical clinic that might work on a sliding fee scale? There are even some places that don't charge for medical care, but they are rare. Some hospitals also offer financial assistance programs.

I can try sending metta. Could you send a first name and location?

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No, no churches, or buddhist places, its a small village, hence she is unable to seek medical help either. I am unable to send her money. Yeah it would be of immense help hopefully, we all like to call her stars and she lives in western zambia.

Thank you so much🌷
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we all like to call her stars and she lives in western zambia
How do you know her?
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Through online support group meetings for abuse. I have known her for a year.
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Through online support group meetings for abuse. I have known her for a year.
It looks like the only Buddhist places sort of close by are in South Africa. I will try metta.
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