And ignore it when she says she's fine and doesn't need anything. She's most likely proud and not used to asking others for help while she's the first one to line up when others need help. I like the suggestion of a Walmart gift card or any food-related gift card. At least with Walmart she can buy some basic clothing.
Just tell her you knew that she was going to say that, and it doesn’t matter to you because you know she still needs help.
Perhaps you should pick her up and take her to Walmart, and offered to pay for some things for her. But give her a price limit. Then she can pick out think she likes herself, and it will be a bonding moment for you both.
You could just buy her a greeting card - like an "I'm sorry" card or condolences or something (or just a blank card), stick the gift card inside, seal the envelope, hand it to her and leave before she gets a chance to open it. :)
Or, get her an amazon card - they deliver! So she can order clothes, get them delivered, then go out to get whatever she needs afterward.
I'm totally the same kind of gal. It's humbling to realize that you're the one that needs help. At some point we all need to put that aside and accept the help of our fellow man. I'm praying for her and you.
I agree atleast with the go ask what she needs part of comment lol but u never know !!!
And ignore it when she says she's fine and doesn't need anything. She's most likely proud and not used to asking others for help while she's the first one to line up when others need help. I like the suggestion of a Walmart gift card or any food-related gift card. At least with Walmart she can buy some basic clothing.
How should I approach the subject? She does seem to be proud and unlikely to take help without a fight.
Just tell her you knew that she was going to say that, and it doesn’t matter to you because you know she still needs help.
Perhaps you should pick her up and take her to Walmart, and offered to pay for some things for her. But give her a price limit. Then she can pick out think she likes herself, and it will be a bonding moment for you both.
She will never forget that kindness
You could just buy her a greeting card - like an "I'm sorry" card or condolences or something (or just a blank card), stick the gift card inside, seal the envelope, hand it to her and leave before she gets a chance to open it. :)
Or, get her an amazon card - they deliver! So she can order clothes, get them delivered, then go out to get whatever she needs afterward.
I'm totally the same kind of gal. It's humbling to realize that you're the one that needs help. At some point we all need to put that aside and accept the help of our fellow man. I'm praying for her and you.
Would you feel comfortable meeting your neighbor in that state after everything happened?