Hi Sliq, this is my burning issue:
I’ve been a hairdresser for over 10 years now. A lot of the people I started with are now driving cars, opening salons, and moving up, but I’m still stuck. You see, I have a lot on my plate. I take care of my younger sister and her child because she’s unemployed and lives with me. I’ve also been the one looking after my mother, who’s been sick for a while now.
Recently, I brought up the idea of hiring someone to take care of mum, but my sister and brother pushed back. My sister is struggling to find proper work, and my brother is a hustler, always in and out of small deals, so they both suggested I handle the cost of getting a caregiver since I have a “steady income.” I couldn’t say no because mum was getting worse, so I hired someone to help.
But just two weeks later, mum chased the caregiver away, complaining that she was rude and disrespectful. Now, my siblings have turned on me again. They’re saying I should leave my work and move to the rural areas to take care of mum full-time! But I’m the one putting food on the table for everyone. How do they expect me to leave my only source of income and drop everything? How am I supposed to survive, let alone help them?
I feel trapped, Sliq. I want to help, but I don’t know how much more I can sacrifice before I lose everything.
Hie Sliq.i think this girl must learn to say no I can't do this.her siblings must contribute in taking care of their mother but they won't unless she stands up to them.she is not a super woman so can't do everything for everyone
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