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armed_and_liberal

(246 posts)
32. Been there...
Wed May 28, 2014, 09:42 PM
May 2014

I feel for you,these are always tough situations when mutiple family members are involved. We had a very rough time with my Mom and youngest sister.

Myself and two other siblings thought it was great that Mom wanted to be with my youngest sister. Youngest sister had a rough life of alcohol abuse and abusive relationships, she was turning her life around when Mom moved in. It went great for a few years and then as Mom's health began to deteriorate about 5 years ago my sister began to fall apart and got into a relationship with a guy who got my sister to steal money from Mom. Mom wasn't aware of what was going on. I found out about the missing money($28K) when I did her taxes. I had to cut my sister from having access to Mom"s bank accounts, except for a small checking account to maintain the home and buy food for herself.

Few months later little sister was drunk and totaled mom's car, 3rd DUI in 5 years. Lost her licence and mandatory jail time. I offered to move Mom in with me in NY and care for her, but I'm the farthest away so Mom didn't want to be that far away from the other 3 children( My siblings live with 25 miles of each other). We finally worked it out to my middle sister moving near my Mom and alternately helping Mom and keeping the younger sister in check once she was released from jail. I would come down every 6 to 8 weeks for a few days to give everyone a break. This went on until my Mom died in 2012.

Best of luck to you
Rick

And of course, elleng May 2014 #1
It's all about the commission HeiressofBickworth May 2014 #3
Because Freedumb. It seems dumber the voter, dumber the representatives voted in to create Fred Sanders May 2014 #2
Not Just NC armed_and_liberal May 2014 #4
If you can't get liability insurance without a license, then how come in Pa DebJ May 2014 #5
Let your Asheboro sister work it out No Vested Interest May 2014 #10
Actually I think she would enjoy having them completely immobilized. DebJ May 2014 #18
Been there... armed_and_liberal May 2014 #32
The dealer should of let your dad know CC May 2014 #6
But that law makes no provision for people like my Aunt, who is wheelchair bound DebJ May 2014 #7
I agree that there should be CC May 2014 #9
Thanks. DebJ May 2014 #20
Cut the crap! Your sister CAN drive your parents to vote.... TheDebbieDee May 2014 #8
Did you post on the CC May 2014 #11
Thanks but see my last paragraph in the OP. n/t DebJ May 2014 #13
Oops CC May 2014 #14
Actually one day my sister said my mother needed medication DebJ May 2014 #17
I didn't see this until now. CC May 2014 #30
There will be someone to get your parents to the polls. No Vested Interest May 2014 #12
LOL how absurd I didn't think of that, since I've volunteered myself to do that. DebJ May 2014 #19
Good parents. As a senior myself I understand the beginnings of No Vested Interest May 2014 #33
No, actually, this is a valid reason for her because of the JW. DebJ May 2014 #16
i wish i could help. barbtries May 2014 #35
Check the state law regarding... JayhawkSD May 2014 #15
Thanks! n/t DebJ May 2014 #21
when i moved to NC i had to turn in my CA license barbtries May 2014 #22
thanks! a cousin of mine who worked there sent me an email late last night DebJ May 2014 #23
Plural probably means written and eye tests. JayhawkSD May 2014 #27
agree. barbtries May 2014 #28
"Hating the south" because of a North Carolina law... Nitram May 2014 #24
You are right. And my Dad is from New Orleans by the way. n/t DebJ May 2014 #25
Sounds like them governmentt hating southerners actually love government randys1 May 2014 #26
Dad can't keep his old DL more than 30 days. FBaggins May 2014 #29
Oh no I hope I don't have to parallel park at 65 or something. DebJ May 2014 #31
YEAH! NC changed their laws effective May 1 2014. He got his license yesterday. DebJ May 2014 #34
excellent. barbtries May 2014 #36
Hate I am let to this, but for future reference Lee-Lee Jun 2014 #37
Brilliant! Thanks. n/t DebJ Jun 2014 #38
I'm sorry your parents are having difficulties...but voting should not be a problem. mnhtnbb Jun 2014 #39
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