Crazy step sister?!
Question: OK basically my stepsister has taken a but of a crazy turn and is now in the state hospital. She's cut out everyone in the family except me. Which is really weird because we have never gotten along in the past but she seems to have latched herself on to me.
She'll probably be in there for a while, but I'm really scared that if she gets out then she's gonna come straight to my house. I don't want to abandon her but at the same time I have 2 young kids to think about.
If I turn my back on her then she might do something silly and if I carry on supporting her, I could be putting my family in danger. Anyone got any advice??
Answers: OK basically my stepsister has taken a but of a crazy turn and is now in the state hospital. She's cut out everyone in the family except me. Which is really weird because we have never gotten along in the past but she seems to have latched herself on to me.
She'll probably be in there for a while, but I'm really scared that if she gets out then she's gonna come straight to my house. I don't want to abandon her but at the same time I have 2 young kids to think about.
If I turn my back on her then she might do something silly and if I carry on supporting her, I could be putting my family in danger. Anyone got any advice??
sorry to say this but she has latched on to you as you were the person that she didn't get along with..
in her mind you are still family and she has cut out all the family she likes and loves and you were basicly the last family member that she thinks would be there for her so she wants to cling to you so she can still have a family member to hopefully here about the other members of family from...
you need to put the children in your life first..
tell your step sister you will pass on any messages she needs but you are worried for your children right now with her having problems and all.. you just got to be straight forward with her... otherwise when she is released she will be with you constantly and if you are worried about your children now and she is institutionalised then think about what she might be like when she is released...
What is she in the state hospital for?
move...
live far away from her.
I think it is really important for you to communicate your concerns with your family, and if you are able to, speak with someone at the hospital that is treating her. That way you can have a reasonable plan for when she does get out. If she is in the hospital for any length of time perhaps this won't be an issue because she will have learned how to deal with whatever it is that is her problem. In any event, you need to set boundaries for yourself and stick to them. You can't jeopardize your family.
You make this decision by prioritizing:
1. God
2. Marriage and children
3. Extended Family