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Originally posted by Averett
I'll be alright. I'm worried for my niece and my parents. I don't think my sister would ever do anything to her kid, but having a mother who is constantly yelling and such, that's not any good either.
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So, as you say, stay away from her. OTOH, your parents seem to be in a hell they created for themselves. They're enabling their daughter, allowing her to continue not growing up, not taking responsability for her own life and its effects. I feel for you, but not much for them.
Some time, speak with them when your sister isn't around. Explain how you see things, and ask them if you can help at all. There might be something you can do. Also, regarding your niece, you might say something to CPS in your state and have custody of the child taken over by, say, your parents. Then they can kick your sister out and make her take her own lumps.
My brother is a bit over four years younger than me. He does okay. We get along, too. My parents were specifically careful about that.
I wish you luck. It'll suck, but hopefully things will improve as a result of what you do.