i understand your frustration but hear me out, this game is strictly about managing her curse. With very limited resources, Aura is forced into considering temptations which corrupt her. Thats what makes the game. if the resources were easy to get, there would be no game.
it truely is tough though. im on day 248 , inside Richards domain with 24 will power, no emrald tea, my stone isnt charged, the merchant is out of stock of emrald leaves and im trying for the pure ending. thats what fun about it though.