Bev, Hugs! I think its totally okay to ask for help if you really need it. If people can and want to help, they will, if they dont, no one will be mad either.
I think it makes me feel good to give, thats why I like to do quilts for charity..........
I have a Little Sister on SS, and she makes so little...I help any way I can, so I KNOW its very hard to live on...not much for any fun or extras!