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thanks so much- I do appreciate the kind words and the support.  The money issue sort of reminds me of a teenager who has a part time job but no expenses- e.g. we basically pay all the bills so relative no longer pays rent/ utilities/ food etc- so the only thing they need to pay for is prescriptions and medical bills.  They figured out long ago that the doctors will still treat them if they don't pay medical bills so all they pay is prescriptions.  The prescription cost is high, but it does not consume all of the income.  Their source of income is SSDI.  Oddly to me, they get enough in SSDI that they are not eligible for medicaid.  So what are they ordering?  Mostly large quantities of snacks and drinks - which come with tons of packaging.  They also tend to order the 'mini snack' type things which is even more packaging.  Some hobby related stuff. [/quote]

Starting today, you need to charge this person rent, a portion of utilities, and for food. Cut back on their amount of money available for the junk in the first place. This person has NOT listened to you or considered your very reasonable request. You have every right to charge rent. Charge enough so they have maybe $50/ month at most to spend on crapola.

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