For a long time I didn't have the means to pay people back that helped me in the past. Now that I do they won't accept it. Keep getting "All good", "Don't worry about it", etc. Really would like to pay back my debts. Oh well.
I totally get that. I’ve been there and it’s frustrating because it feels like you’re just their charity case. And maybe to some you are sadly (in my experience I’ve had people like that). But for your own health, I wouldn’t look at it as debt repayment, but wanting to offer your gifts from a better place. And for that I’d consider either waiting till they have a need or gift them something meaningful surprisingly. You can also pay it forward to others.
perhaps you could help out someone else instead, if they don't need to be repaid. charitable donations or if you know someone else who needs something.
@Jessmari fair. just it'd be you giving other people's money. give them the reciept and tell them to use it on their taxes. 'turns out the money you gave me, you donated to xyz'