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[quote=Anonymous]My sister has found herself in the middle of getting divorced. She is currently home full time with her kids 3, 5, 8, and basically told everyone she was completely blind sided. But the issues were clear as day. They had money issues and her husband basically asked her to work. She refused. So, he asked for a divorce. At Christmas there was a ton of drama with my sister complaining about this being the last "Real Christmas" and stuff. She is having money issues and still hasn't found work, but is living off of child support. Sister blames everyone for her issues. Our mother (who was legit crazy but mellowed in old age), our dad (who's long dead), her ex, her old co-workers, even me (as not being supportive enough).  She even (a few glasses of wine in) blames her kids.  She has asked for support and I've tried to be there for her, but right now I am don't know how to basically tell her that her life is a wreck and there's is one there: her.

The biggest issue I've run into is that she asked I testify at a custody hearing where she is seeking full, sole custody. I don't think it's right because her ex is by all accounts a great dad (from what I know so I don't know what I can say beyond that without lying) and the kids deserve a good relationship with their dad. Also: she's crazy.

My biggest concern is whether I should even open myself up to this. How can I walk away gracefully without setting off an alarm.[/quote]

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