2006-10-01 10:45:55 · 14 answers · asked by linda r 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
If you have room and she won't be a bother, why not, unless there are deeper reasons she is homeless.
2006-10-01 10:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by sedona71 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you should under no circumstances let your sister sleep out in the street for selfish reasons. If she is a drug addict call the police. If she is sain I don't see how she won't eventually get a job and an apartment. Just remember sometimes it might take a little time to help her get a job. Don't be evil and let her be in the street and say oh well I couldn't do anything because nothing good will ever come of it. I have to disagree with the guy above. There are plenty of resons beyond laziness that a person can find themselves homeless. Also remeber depending on where you live and her experiance 1 month might be a little unreasonable to expect her to find a job suitable for her to be independant.
2006-10-01 18:22:58 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Basketnutz! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would sit down and set down expectations and your house rules. On alcohol, cleanliness, phone use, food, time schedule, etc and then talk about a time table to get here on her own. You need to set rules and limits and be hardball about it. She needs to realizes it's your house and she needs to eventually help with bills then transition to move out. You can assist, but she needs to do it own her own. If she doesn't look for a job, and is just "bumming" through life, you need to tell her that you can't handle the extra weight...and you need her to tote her own weight. Good luck and stand fast like a parent, too often people that are homeless are real genuinely nice, but stuck between a rut and laziness. Remember...there's a reason she's homeless and your not. She needs to do a lot herself, if you do it all, she learns nothing. I've been in a friendship with several homeless, and it really tapped me out, unfortunately not many have really changed. I would set so many month target for a job...warn them 2 more warn...2 more and your leaving (I'm sorry).(period). Then if it happens, know that no amount of time would have changed that outcome. Good luck...
2006-10-01 18:06:24 · answer #3 · answered by baron_von_sky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! she is your sister, and you should help her out.....just make sure she doesn't start living off you. Tell her she has a month to find a job. Maybe help her out with a nice outfit for interviews cause she doesn't have money now obviously. You could go to the thrift store even, to find some decent clothes for her. Just don't let her live in her car, that's wrong.
2006-10-01 18:19:25 · answer #4 · answered by bobbie21brady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what caused her condition. if she needs your help, then you should be kind enough to provide it, it's a right thing to do. but if your sister is a bad person, who caused her situation, is fully ok and ended up like this cause she has neglected her duties, didn't value things she had, caused trouble etc. then you should rather call the police. You are her sister and should know the best. But before you judge, make sure you know what's going on - if you don't know - go ahead and find out - talk to her.
2006-10-01 18:07:56 · answer #5 · answered by maros612 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of corse you should she is your sister and what if you need her help one day i cant believe you let your own flesh and blood sleep in a car out in the cold while your inside thats just plain mean whateva the issues surely you could sort something out what about other relatives or help her to get back on her feet she is your sister i could never do that to my sis even though sometimes i hate her guts blood is thicker than water help her
2006-10-01 17:52:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Linda Hi
I think you really need to have a good one to one chat with you sister and evalualte what's important here!!
Best Regards Always
Clive Jenkins
Mental Health
http://www.alzheimershelponline.com
2006-10-01 17:58:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reach out to her. But don't force anything on her. If she doesn't' want help you have to be strong and leave it alone. People only change when their ready. Don't turn you or your family's life upside down if she doesn't' want help. But if she does please do ever thing you can for her. After all she is your sister and they will never be another her.
2006-10-01 17:59:56 · answer #8 · answered by purrfectsandcastle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course! Clean her up and help her find a job and an apartment.
2006-10-01 17:49:03 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you should, but you didnt say does she have a drug habit? A job? you should help her out but dont let her take advantage of you.
2006-10-01 17:51:13 · answer #10 · answered by snoop_dougie_doug04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋