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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As someone who has had years of dealing with mentally ill family members, my advice is to first protect yourself. You are not your sister's keeper. Boundaries are your friend and I suggest you work with a therapist now to identify what your boundaries are/will be. Just because someone is 'family' doesn't mean you owe them anything. It sounds like you don't have much of a relationship with your sister - no judgment here! If you weren't related, I doubt you'd have any relationship - again, no judgment. A therapist/counselor can help you come to terms with these feelings that are so contrary to what many people consider 'normal' or what you're 'supposed to do'. When you're dealing with the mentally ill, all those 'normal' rules go out the window. [/quote] +1. Investigate SSI and SSDI and see if she can own her own home (you can own your residence and still receive SSI which is way better than section 8)[/quote]
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