My mentally ill sister keeps asking to borrow money for what I know are delusions about business opportunities, and saying no makes me feel like I am abandoning her.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire to support someone struggling with mental illness conflicts with the recognition that some forms of help may reinforce harmful delusions.
“Where Are You with Hesed — Hebrew covenantal loving-kindness?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.