The Lantern Trust, Dubai
A small team supporting gambling problems and debt and money stress. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
For people facing bills they cannot pay for care they needed. Talk with people in United Arab Emirates who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
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A small team supporting gambling problems and debt and money stress. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
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โI'm not going to tell you it's easy, because it's not. The bills pile up, and the shame is real. But you're not the only one. I've found that talking about it, even just on here, makes it a little less heavy. And ask for help. The debt management plan we're on took some of the pressure off, even if it's slow. You're doing the best you can.โ
โIf you've just found this place, I was in the same place a year and a half ago. It was payment plans with three providers and I couldn't see past it. I got a new job this spring. Hang on.โ
โFor whoever is where I was: I've been there. For me it was in 2023. The worst part was payment plans with three providers. This morning I sang in the car. It comes back slowly, like feeling in your fingers after the cold. Keep going, even slowly.โ
โPlease be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder. Free debt advice was the best call I made. They dealt with the creditors for me. And talk to someone, even if it's just in here.โ