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Well 2 months ago my husband,I and our 2 kids took in my sister-in-law and brother-in-law who are meth addicts.They live in a camper behind our house and cannot save money for the life of them.Its my husbands sister.His mother,aunt,and 2 other sisters have made him feel guilty,that its his responsibility to help,or take care of them.Ive threatened to leave because i feel as if we have put our kids life in danger.His family only cares about his sister and hasnt ever thought about the danger theyve put us in.I am at the end of my rope and do not know what to do.Help.

 
By CK on Fri, 01-13-12, 08:54

This sounds like a horrible and dangerous situation for all of you, you need to get them out ASAP. Plus, you do know that if you ever sell your house and they have manufactured on your property you will have to disclose it? It is not your husband's responsibility to have drug addicts on his property around his children. Guilt should not come into play when it comes to your kids.

So glad you found the site and I hope this situation can be resolved soon!

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By lynnteri on Fri, 01-13-12, 09:54

Easier said than done.Its my husbands sister.He said to me last night that he couldnt live with himself if we kicked them out and she died.He said it would be all his fault.Im a pretty giving person.But when i started feeling uncomfortable in my own home and am forcing myself not to be home when shes here,its not fair.I do not know what else to do.My husband and his family dont know what else to do.Kicking them out is not an option tight know.Thanks for the input.

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By lynnteri on Tue, 01-31-12, 08:18

Well my husband finally moved his sister and brother-in-law out and no we did not kick them to the curb.We bought them a camper and moved them into an rv park which is were they wanted to be and payed there first months rent.Am so proud of my husband for standing his ground and finally moving them out and standing up to his mom.I am greatful for this website and everyones input.It really helps.

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By CK on Tue, 01-31-12, 13:40

Yay-this is awesome-a victory without a fight!

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By lynnteri on Tue, 02-14-12, 08:29

Well its been 4 weeks since my husband moved his sister out and no one will talk to us.Not his mom,sisters,or aunt.Its ridiculios and i hate it.His sister saying some nasty message about hating fake ass liars and i am so tempted to pick up the phone and tell them what i really think about them but my husband says that makes me just as bad as them.My husband has actually been handling it very well and the fact that his family wont talk to him.He new his sister was doing drugs while living here and resolved the situation.Let alone spent $1200 on a camper and paid $375 to move them into an rv park and there first months rent,and yet we are still the bad people.I would like to know what is wrong with people.I feel we are good people.We give what we can,we help when we can,still its not about us and keeping our kids safe.Its about her.Just needed to vent.Everyone have a great valentines day.

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By JessicaC on Tue, 02-14-12, 08:50

is there any way you could convince your husband to attend a few Alanon or... what is the narcitics equivalent?? Alanon would do... lots of people there have family members who are drug addicts, me included... don't go with him, let it be for him... you can go to your own.

you don't have to let them live there, it is your home too. you don't have to agree to things you don't want to... if you find drugs you do what you need to do... get the police involved, ask them to leave, if your husband wants to contnue to enable them he doesn't have to inc;ude you and your family in it. keep yourself safe.

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By Samantha Stephens on Tue, 02-14-12, 09:00

Hello. You are in a terrible situation! So you need to drive to a store ask to borrow their phone because your cell phone is dead- call the local sherrif phone number anonymously and report them having drugs in their camper- be sure and speak in a low voicelike a man. That's the only way I can think of getting them off your property and no one knowing about it.

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By Samantha Stephens on Tue, 02-14-12, 09:02

Hi me again---ok i read your recent posts. Glad they are off your property---I dont know why your family thinks your the bad guys---sounds like you are the heroes to me. good luck!

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By JessicaC on Tue, 02-14-12, 09:03

or... you can just ask the police if you could make an annonymous report... if you have children and drugs are found... especially meth... your children could be removed from the home by CPS... please take care of your family

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