Dear koof:

I would let go of the responsibility for your sisters- the responsibility you took on yourself. You have no such legal responsibility. I believe you have no such ethical responsibility either, never had. You are not their parent- you didn’t choose to bring them into the world. And they are both adults.

What I would do, if I was you, is to peel that self-imprisoning layer of responsibility off me. It will take some time and preparation. Consider what will happen if you stop supporting them financially and work with them to prepare for the time- maybe a few months from now- when you will stop supporting them financially.

Interesting thing is, one you stop supporting them financially it might help your older sister. After all, she is unwell WHILE you are supporting her. Life might get better for her if you allow her to be responsible for herself.

Regarding your younger sister: she may have to work, to postpone some of her education and that is okay. You see: YOU matter. Your life should not be sacrifice for others. Why should it be?

You are not worth less than the life of any other person. Why not promote your own life?

anita