Should I fund my friend's life after both of their parents died?

Long story short- there are a group of us who are still pretty good friends from high school. We're all in our early 40s. We're very lucky in that most of us live comfortably. One of the group just lost her second parent. The friend group is suggesting that because her parents supplemented her funds for basic living, we should now open a rechargeable debit card to help her. Please note- she is not disabled in any way; she's completely irresponsible with money and rather adverse to working hard. She has a university degree she doesn't use.

I feel like an asshole for wanting to say no but I have worked damn hard for my life and have children of my own. I'm not saying we don't send a gift or food (we're now living all over the country), but I don't think it's my job to help fund her life.

Help, please! I really don't know what to do.

Posted May 15, 2025, 4:25 PM UTC

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