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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Instead of bitching and complaining, why dont you see if they would accept your HELP? Seriously, those shows kill me, everybody stays the hell away and dont do nothing, just waits for it to get even worse and then complains about it. WTF you arent living there, they do. if you cant deal with it, dont visit[/quote]

Yeah, sorry, I don't think you get that this is a mental illness.  It's not a matter of helping out some overwhelmed relative.  It's a sickness.  They will hang on to the most disgusting crap and see you as the enemy when you try to help them clear it out.[/quote]

Well said. You cannot force an adult to get help and expressing concern sweetly and offering to pay for help do not solve the problem magically. Think of someone with drug or alcohol addiction. You can be as helpful and caring as you want, but unless they want help and are truly motivated to get better you can wind up turning into an enabler.

I would stay at a hotel.[/quote]

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