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[quote=Anonymous]I'm so sorry OP - the whole thing sounds just awful. I think you've gotten some good advice here. I just wanted to add one small thing, which I genuinely mean in a supportive way. Try to find a way to accept the people involved in this for what they are - not what you wish or think they could or should be. Your stepfather may be struggling with all kinds of codependent issues, fear, depression, powerlessness, etc... And given the childhood you describe, you and your sister certainly bring a lot of baggage into this equation. If you can avoid spending the energy of anger and frustration on people who are extremely unlikely to change you will have a bit more stamina to deal with your mother's care. Also, you do not have to be a martyr. You don't. Your sister's decisions may seem extremely harsh, but she might be protecting herself better than you are protecting yourself. You don't have to be a martyr. I wish you (and your family) luck and peace.[/quote]
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