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  • October 24, 2018 at 6:57 pm #233115
    HoneyBlossom
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    IIm nit sure what else you could have done.  Heres hoping that as these relatives are distant,  she might be less likely to disrespect rheir boubdaries.

    October 25, 2018 at 8:59 am #233273
    Anonymous
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    Dear Bun:

    My suggestion is that you take better care of yourself, no longer “running on empty”. Learn from your experience with your sister (of which you shared in a previous thread as well) and do not repeat the same mistakes that will lead to the same results (her staying with you in your place).

    Protect yourself from unnecessary distress. After all, what you did so far for your sister, didn’t help her, not beyond the very temporary.

    anita

    October 25, 2018 at 11:17 am #233325
    Michelle
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    You are a compassionate person, and that is absolutely admirable, but you need to set boundaries for yourself. Never ignore your own self-care when giving to others. There should always be a balance.

    It sounds like your sister has a few lessons she needs to learn in life. You won’t always be there to carry her through it.

    October 26, 2018 at 11:20 am #233549
    Bun
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    Thank you all so much! I really appreciate your advice, and will go forward feeling better about my decision

    October 26, 2018 at 1:59 pm #233583
    Anonymous
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    You are welcome,  Bun. Post again anytime.

    anita

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