My mother died on December 27, 2013. I was her sole caregiver for the past 5 years. When my mom died, my stepsister moved into the house (without asking) and took over. She brought a 5 month old Mastiff into the house with her. He's destroyed the house! My stepsister has never liked me and has tormented me since we met, when I was only 5 years old! My stepfather has dementia. I lived in that house for the past 9 years, and my stepsister made my life Hell, especially recently. She exhibited psychotic, cruel and horrible behavior toward me. She threatened my dog (a small Pomeranian) and then told me that when she became her fathers POA, she was going to raise my rent. Then she changed her mind and told me she was going to evict me. She has no ability to do that, but she made living in that house totally unbearable. I had to leave and take my dog and cat with me. I've been away from that house for the past 9 days. I now have my pets being taken care of by PetNet, a service offered to those that are eligible, through the Humane Society. They'll care for my pets for 30 days. I'm in contact with the Hospice Social Worker (that still works with me from when my mom died), and also I see a therapist. I've been in touch with the County's Coalition to prevent Homelessness and they directed me to a Homeless Shelter, where they have case managers who help you get employment and/or housing. I'm on Disability and cannot work. I was a nurse for 26 years, but have multiple chronic pain conditions. I'm at a Hotel now and stayed with a friend of a friend for a couple of days, but I can't afford to stay in a Hotel any longer. I'm headed for the Homeless Shelter and I'm scared to death!!!!! I miss my mom. My mother knew I was going to have major trouble with my stepsister, but nothing could have prepared me for how cruel and horrible my stepsister has treated me. She's dangerous! The Social Worker and my therapist told me NOT to go back to that house, even to get some of my things. I've made the Attorney in charge of my stepfather's and my moms Estate, aware of my stepsisters behavior and threats made to me.
My "friends" have all abandoned me and I'm so alone. Maybe they were afraid I'd ask to stay with them. I don't want to be a burden to anyone. I do need support though. I'm totally alone and terrified of what will happen to me. I need people to talk to...or people to talk to me. I'm just so afraid, and I'm in awful physical pain 24/7. I can't imagine having to sleep (or live) in my car. I have no other family.

ANY support, encouragement, suggestions, and/or words of comfort would be Greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much,
Kathy