Why is everyone saying OP should immediately sell their phone/laptop/car whatever? Do none of you not understand we are in the digital age? Do you know that for job hunting, actually performing job tasks, getting to work, etc, you actually need computers to keep in contact with employers and cars and maybe phones or pagers. This isn't 1900 where everything was on paper. and possessing these things is not necessarily expensive either, you can get phones with unlimited talking for 20 or 30 bucks a month and for all we know her computers are old as ****. Yes, people can have cars and electronic devices they absolutely need and still be ******* poor enough to steal toilet paper.

It astounds me to see the comments here of 'you shouldn't steal'. Also to see advice coming from individuals who are not yet supporting themselves financially, and have googled a solution or read it somewhere. Not trying be prude, and I'm not saying the OP should steal. But, before making the judgment of telling her not to steal just take into consideration some of use work 2-4 jobs to make ends meet hardly purchasing luxuries. I myself work 2 jobs, and thankfully have enough to purchase the basic necessities now. But not everyone does. And even working more hours isn't always enough, either, to compensate for that. I've asked for more hours before-- the more you make the more taxes you pay. So, please don't make the judgments and believe you have the best advice. Give a solution rather than a common thing everyone else says. Because all of this becomes mundane saying the exact same thing the other commentor before you said.

Dollar store has toilet paper. I had to do that a few times when I was broke. Buy a few packs on payday.

and as far as, get another job, that may not be feasible depending on what OP's hours already are. Not all employers will work with you to try to fit two jobs into a schedule, nor will they give you more hours just because you are willing to work. And OP is from Louisiana, and I'm from Mississippi, and in the US those are two of the states with some of the most stagnant economies and pay scales. So stop being so judgmental when you don't know why she had to do it

At least you have a job. Seriously, your financial situation may suck, but let the little things make you happy. Good luck with everything op !

Oh man, I've been in the exact same position, and I got caught too lol. I really hope everything gets better for you OP.

Maybe use newspaper or junk mail and bury it in your trash?

I know it sucks but try to save and cut some expenses out?

Try stealing toilet paper from the outhouse at a public park. Worked for my friend.

Why would you want to use that sandpaper?? The yellowpages are softer.