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[quote=Anonymous]OP, is your mother an addict by any chance? If so, I suggest attending 12-step meetings for friends and families of alcoholics (Al-Anon) or drug addicts (Nar-Anon). The principles followed in these groups would be helpful to you even if she isn't an addict. Basically you have to accept that your mother is not going to change and you have to figure out how to set boundaries with her so you don't get any further entangled into her mess. A support group would help you with that. I don't know what your sister should do about the house but I guess I would lean towards walking away from it and letting your mother sink on her own. But when she does sink you have to resist the urge to go rescue her. You will need help to do that. Talk to a therapist or find a support group. I know it's painful to write your mother off but you've done a lot for her and it hasn't changed her yet. More sacrifice won't do it either.[/quote]
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