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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP. He is in DC. I am struggling with his rent which is under $2000. I also have three toddlers who aren’t old enough for school. I put the eldest in private prek and the other two are home with me so I can’t sustain him. I’m looking into the services for older people in dc. His pride is going to be a huge problem. I have suggested Medicaid, food stamps etc and he has been vehemently opposed. [/quote]

OP, finding social supports are the only real option here.  If he refuses, that’s on him, NOT you.  His pride is his problem, not yours.

Thankfully, my dad will accept those services because there would be no other choices without them.  We also have three kids, a non-huge house, and lack the funds to pay for everything.  So, I hear you completely, but sacrificing yourself is a horrible thing, for you and for your kids.  That’s my ultimate sticking point: I will not compromise my own health or my ability to care for my kids because of his failure to plan.[/quote]

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