My sister refuses help My 19 yo sister has been dealing with a lot lately and some very obvious...

You've made it clear to her that you care and are concerned.
That's enough for now.

Sometimes people do what they do and it makes no sense to you.
They're just trying to deal with what's happened and finding a way to go forward as independently as possible.

littlepuppywantanewlife · 31-35, M

Sometimes people need to space and alone time. Don't constantly do what you are doing now.

sam1992 · 31-35, M

It is hard to convince people going through hard experiences that affect their mentality in away or another to seek help. You just help her getting it in a proper way and that doesn't need to lose more. Consult a therapist about her case first and see what is the proper way to get her back in the line again. God bless you .

deadteddy · 26-30, F

Just be there for her like you’re doing now. Even if things don’t seem to change for a while , I promise that the support is important. It would be a lot worse if she didn’t have it from you, considering that she lives in a toxic household like you said.

SW-User

maybe get her to think about the future and remind her of what her goals were, or are? If she doesn't have any, encourage her to get some? What motivates her?

deadgerbil · 22-25

Toxic households are the worst. I grew up in one. Absolutely ridiculous lol

SW-User

It sounds like she is blessed to have a sis like you. I hope it gets better for her and you too

novaguy2u · 70-79, M

I wish you good luck and all the best. My wife was bi-polar. Psychiatric issues can be difficult to cope with.

Fluffybull · F

There's nothing else you can do. Back off.

smiler2012 · 56-60

@pinacoladaa 😞so sorry she is in such denial and cannot see her problem and as her sister this must be so heartbreaking to see this