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CDerekGo

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20. Sounds as if you've decided

Sun Jul 7, 2019, 08:12 PM

Jul 2019

And I certainly hope you're able to stick to your decision. If you're able to walk away from your Sister (and her toxic ways) and stay away, it seems you'll be much happier. Your niece as well. Once your Sister discovers she's out of friends, and only has Facebook Friends, that no one answers her phone calls, no one visits, no one talks to her any longer, that in essence, she's hit rock bottom, she'll finally go get that assistance that is so obvious that she needs.

Just like alcoholics, no one makes them go to their first AA meeting (and stay), it's their own decision. Let's just hope she can find the courage to follow through.

Good luck, it's a tough decision on your part, and you'll find that you'll want to pick up your phone and call, email at various times of the day to check in. Change your habits as well. That will make this decision for you that much easier.

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Seeking Advice re My Sister [View all] utopian Jul 2019 OP

At some point you have to protect yourself from toxic people. redstateblues Jul 2019 #1

Sadly, that's pretty much where I've landed utopian Jul 2019 #2

You are doing fine. You tried your best to help, but if your help is rejected, marylandblue Jul 2019 #3

Yes, we're very close and pretty much on the same page utopian Jul 2019 #5

Ok, that's good. Then you just need to take back your power of choice. marylandblue Jul 2019 #8

I *really* wish I had advice to offer. I really do. eppur_se_muova Jul 2019 #4

Yes, that does sound familiar utopian Jul 2019 #6

My mother was a bipolar alcoholic; childhood was beyond horrible, catrose Jul 2019 #15

Thanks. I think you're right. utopian Jul 2019 #17

Very sad. You can try to make the issue about medical health, not mental. You can try to get your emmaverybo Jul 2019 #7

Good advice. Thanks. utopian Jul 2019 #9

that's some good advice. mopinko Jul 2019 #12

I have no advise proud patriot Jul 2019 #10

When I've sought Help proud patriot Jul 2019 #11

Profound sympathy to you...and everyone suffering from her behavior. Is it within your Karadeniz Jul 2019 #13

Maybe I'm a terrible person but I would let her know that unfortunately a lot is going on right now lunasun Jul 2019 #14

You Can Love Your Sister in a Healthy Way and Still Set Appropriate Boundaries to Protect Yourself dlk Jul 2019 #16

Thanks for your kind words utopian Jul 2019 #18

My Heart Goes Out to You-I Can Relate to Your Challenges dlk Jul 2019 #19

Sounds as if you've decided CDerekGo Jul 2019 #20

I made it, and I'm sticking to it utopian Jul 2019 #22

you cannot allow her to continue to abuse you Skittles Jul 2019 #21

Lord knows I've tried utopian Jul 2019 #23

well hopefully it will make her aware and she will try to modify her behavior Skittles Jul 2019 #24

Your sister needs anti-psychotic medication. Tobin S. Jul 2019 #25

You get no argument from me. utopian Jul 2019 #26

10-4 Tobin S. Jul 2019 #27

I am so happy for you. It is great that you made the step to get help. AJT Jul 2019 #28

Thank you. Tobin S. Jul 2019 #29

My brother is going through a horrible situation with his oldest son. AJT Jul 2019 #30

Unfortunately, medication doesn't always work, but it usually does especially for psychosis. Tobin S. Jul 2019 #32

They weren't sure what else to do, they didn't want him on the streets. AJT Jul 2019 #33

I'll be honest CDerekGo Jul 2019 #31

I have an oldest daughter who mirrors (or almost mirrors) your sister. She has caused so much grief demosincebirth Jul 2019 #34