I was a victim of elder abuse 4 years ago. My son and his girlfriend were homeless and pregnant. He came to me in my Hud housing and told me this. I felt sorry and guilty for having a place like I did. They could not stay with me there, so they found a house to rent. Everything was peachy until we were in the house and I was paying. Then they told me to stay away from their refrigerator and their food. See, I paid the rent and they were supposed to provide food to share expenses. I had to call APS to help me. I moved out and the police were called by my son's borderline gf because I had some things on the curb I was not taking I was throwing away. Long story short, the movers took the stuff I couldn't and the officer was kind and advised me to never go back to live there. I should never have believed my son and his gf. They have since had the child, and custody is temporarily to her sister. Again, they came to me and asked me for help. Seeing my grandson and son suffering is a powerful way to override my common sense. They asked me at first and I was caring for my grandson but my son was taking him during the day and not bringing him back until late at night. I told CPS that I could no longer do this. They placed him safely with her sister. Now, they rented an apartment next to me, are both on crack, act eradically and ignore me or make side remarks in the hallway. I am a 65 year old with PTSD living next to them, My abusers. The police advised me to put an order of protection in and they will be out. They know this and are quiet but I am on tenterhooks waiting for the next outburst of behavior. His gf has borderline personality disorder. I will put the order in it starts up again. So me, as a disabled RN have to know that my son is taking crack next door and I can't do a thing about it. A horrible way to spend my son called golden years. If they don't pay rent they will be evicted and peace will reign again. Until then life is depressing for me watching this. But I have faith and friends to keep me going. Elder abuse is real, drugs are an element in it. That's my story.

Don't help children who are living a drug life no matter what is happening. Take care of your money and yourself because you will be used for your income and treated like trash. Let them sink or swim. That sounds harsh but it is today's reality. A person on SSD is a breathing ATM and not much else. This is the hidden collateral damage of drug users.

Elders actually have very little protection and APS showing up changed things for me. If not I would have starved and paying their way too. I also had emotional abuse but I guess that is obvious.

I want a peaceful quiet life free from guilt from my son for his mistakes and life choices. I hope I told my story well enough for you to understand it.

Contact by email with PTSD I cannot do media and am afraid of stirring up trouble with them next door.