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So I’ve posted before about evicting my 71 year old mom and my drug addict brother. Well we are still in the process. My mom went and filed criminal charges against me “communicating threats”, my bro lied and said I whipped him with a dog lease. So besides my eviction lawyer I hired a criminal defense lawyer. They think this will stop the eviction process. They have been harassing all my friends and coworkers. Now they have contacted my boss. It’s just been a nightmare. Then last night my bro who is 34, does cocaine, doesn’t work, and has stolen at least 30k in money and jewelry contacted my friend claiming my mom has a spot on her lung. Which she probably does she smokes easily a pack a day. A quick recap I pay all the bills in my house. Her and my brother have been there since 2013. My husband and I just got married in May and all hell broke loose. They continue to harass him and myself. I offered my mom and bro to pay 1000 in rent. I said I’d continue paying utilities, her cell phone, WiFi, taxes and repairs needed. They said no we want to go to court. I felt terrible guilt over evicting her. After she decided to file a false police report I didn’t feel so bad. I wish it never came to this. And now other family members are involving themselves. But when I asked for help to mediate no one wanted to be bothered. Which I totally understand we all have our own issues. I guess I needed to vent or has anyone else gone through this. my best friend says my mom is having a psychotic break because at 41 I’m finally living for myself and not my mom. My mom has even told people the plan was I take care of my grown bro when she passes. I was never supposed to get married apparently. My mom has no friends, most family don’t speak to her. It’s always been on me to do everything. My bro is upset because he told my friends he’s young and should be out partying not taking care of my mom.l’m immensely grateful to anyone who has taken the time to read this and to respond

If you cannot get them out of your house, is it possible for you and your new husband to move on. If you sell the house you are in, eventually community social services will take the steps necessary. You and your husband could also seek help to come to terms with this situation so the two of you can decide what is the best solution for the two of you.
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He is not young. He is middle aged. With his life choices he probably won't see 70. I hope you get them both evicted soon.
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I agree only pay bills that are necessary to look after your property. It is not your job to support your mother or brother in any way. That is enabling them to stay dependent. It's better for them and you for you to set boundaries is these relationships and stick with the consequences. For your own protection you need to detach from any sense of responsibility to them.

Wishing you well with your marriage and your decisions. I am glad you are breaking away from this dysfunctional family. Sometimes that's our only option.
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I’m glad you are seeking legal help. Your mom seems to view you as her personal property. I know in some areas it is illegal to turn certain utilities off even if you own the property. It’s considered a terroristic act. Seems crazy but with an attorney hopefully you have been guided on exactly which steps to take.

Doing the legal part might be the easier portion. Having been programmed to believe you are your mother and brother’s servant might take a minute to shake.
Find a therapist to help you heal and stay strong.

Come back and let us know how it’s going.
We care.
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Obviously, this is your home and you don't want it to get into disrepair, but don't pay any bills that are not needed for the upkeep of your home.
Don't pay the phone or any utilities that are not needed for your home. Pay the water because you want the house to be cleaned!
If you stop paying for the gas or electric, make sure those bills aren't in your name. If they are, then don't do anything that will give you trouble.
But definitely stop paying for phone bills!

I hope that you get this sorted as soon as possible through legal measures. Best of luck to you.
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The deed is in my name. There is no mortgage. I’ve been paying all the bills. They never had a lease. So they are considered tenants at will.
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I like the idea of cutting off their phones and internet, but I'm not clear if they live with you? Seems like that makes it more difficult to evict them, if so. The other idea is to move out, and stop paying for everything to force them to leave. But I don't know what the laws are about this.
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I am very glad that you have attorneys to handle this. I would allow them to do so, making use of the laws of your State. Do understand that with people this nefarious there may be considerable damage to the premises. I would see to getting this done as quickly as you are able, and would sell and move away without any further contact.
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Melrose, this is such a confusing story, I'm sure you understand that it's hard to keep up with, but what a nightmare!! I'll just say you deserve a life without this stress, it sounds as if you have gone above and beyond what others would of done.

I hope you are in therapy to handle all these emotions. Seems that the people that truly need therapy, don't get it and the ones that they abuse have to get it. Seems so unfair.

To go to your job!!! That has been supporting your mom, that's just unforgivable.

So sorry!!! 😔💞
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I don't recall all the details from your saga, but I do enough of it to say that perhaps it best at this point to just quit paying for anything for your mom including any rent/mortgage, utilities and cell phone and anything else that makes their lives more comfortable, and let the city shut off their water, electricity and the landlord kick them out or even if you own the house if it has to go into foreclosure to rid you of these sick and evil people you call your mom and brother, and see how fast they find another place to live on their own.
Because as long as you continue to enable them(yes you are enabling them)things will NEVER change.
Don't you think that you and your husband deserve a life of peace and not all of this ridiculous drama? If you answered yes to that question, then do WHATEVER you have to to make that happen, including losing your house if you own it.
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