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[quote=Anonymous]OP, hang in there for your sister if you can. You are right that you can not solve her problems for her but your support and love is needed. You’ve already lent her money and, while this was very kind, you should not feel responsible for fixing her financial situation.

Be there to listen when you can. The fact that you were not aware how bad her situation is shows me this is something she is ashamed of and feels guilty burdening you with. I would keep trying to talk to her one on one and encourage her to pursue things that might lift her up from her current situation. Sheis likely exhausted by stress, but if she does start to consider a career change, support her in doing this. Don’t try to fix her life but be support her and be her cheerleader when she makes positive moves, even small ones.

People’s lives can and do turn around. If her daughters are able to become more self sufficient she may have more time to focus on herself. In the meantime, be there for her but not to the serious detriment of your own well being. 
 
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