Tips for Staying Afloat- Resources for Life's Rough Patches

Forever helpful, real-world support when life gets loud, and resources get tight.

Tips for Staying Afloat—Resources for Life’s Rough Patches is your go-to guide for navigating overwhelming seasons, unexpected crises, and everyday survival without losing yourself in the process.

Inside, you’ll find:

• 24/7 crisis support resources (text + call options)
• Public-friendly places to grab affordable meals
• Weekly deal day breakdowns from popular stores and eateries
• How to unlock discounts using receipts, surveys, and reward programs
• Senior savings at drug stores and grocery chains
• Real road-tested tips for staying fed, grounded, and afloat

This document isn’t tied to a moment—it’s built to help you now, later, and whenever you need it again.

Take what resonates. Leave what doesn’t. And keep moving forward.

Written with honesty, lived experience, and a nomadic mindset by S. Nicole—a storyteller, crisis specialist, and forever life navigator.

Free to download. Always yours to use.