Does anyone get the urge to help others, even if you're barely ok yourself

So I'm actually ok on bills for the first time in months. In a month, I should even be able to start building a savings.

But even when I was struggling, I'd really want to help people. When I see posts about people not being able to buy their kids Christmas gifts, I want so badly to help.

.... Even though that was literally almost me this year, due to medical issues and costs.

I know that's financially irresponsible in my situation. So I force myself to only help in reasonable ways. I donate all my toddlers outgrown toys and clothes. I've donated things I could've sold for a good amount of money.

I just hate that I can't help more during the holidays especially. Does anyone feel that way too?

I will keep being responsible. I just wish I had the means to help. When I was without a child, I would donate money regularly and I'm sad to not be able to do that anymore.