Dear Annie: My younger sister, “Rachel,” recently moved back in with our parents after quitting her job and breaking up with her fiance. She’s 27. I’m 32, and I live nearby with my husband and two kids. Ever since she moved back, my mom has been constantly calling me to complain about Rachel -- how she sleeps in, doesn’t help around the house and still hasn’t started looking for work.

When I try to talk to Rachel about it, she shuts down or makes a joke out of everything. I’ve suggested therapy or even just a part-time job to get her out of the house, but she brushes it off. I feel stuck in the middle. Mom vents to me like I can fix it, and Rachel acts like I’m judging her when I try to help.

I don’t want to cut them off, but I’m drained and tired of the drama. How do I support both of

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