Family Support

Zambia
September 7, 2006 5:44am CST
I have a sister who has deliberately given up on life and thinks she should receive total family support from us the brother. Unfortunately mother is in support of her decision. Since then our wivies have been splashed withproblem after problem. Is this how society should be?
3 responses
@chalmette69 (3007)
• United States
14 Sep 06
I think it is good to help family out, but they should not take advantage, she needs to learn to stand on her own to feet, you can't always depend on others to fix your problems. You mom needs to let her go, so she can learn to take care of herself. I know it is hard for her, but for you all and her it would be best.
@krishna183 (2284)
• India
7 Sep 06
u should never try to become dependent on someone knowingly .. its the worst thing u can do to urself .. unfortunately everyone realises it very late
@ebberts (784)
• United States
7 Sep 06
Everyone needs a break from time to time and they should have support in these times, but giving up and expecting others to be responsible for you isn't the answer. She needs to learn to be responsible for herself, I don't understand why your mother is in support of this. does your sister have and illness? How old is she? I think you should talk to both of them and try to resolve the problems. Keeping quiet will only make you and your problems feel worse. Not to mention the stress it may put on your marriage. Good Luck God Bless.