)) write a 100-200-word letter to reply to the girl though the magazine. cathy, my friend's family doesn't have any money and her mum gets all her stuff from charity shops. she's so embarrassed and upset about it and although i feel sorry for her i don't know how i can help. please tell me what i can do.

This is so unfortunate! I really do feel sorry for your mom's friend. Do you have any money to lend her maybe? Even if you don't, I assure you, there are some things she can do to help herself. First of all, why won't she try finding a job? I would suggest her such jobs as babysitter, cleaner and such. There are a lot of ways to find money nowadays so tell her to hold her chin up! 

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