Thank you for your comments. I've listened to Hubs, a couple friends, and your comments and I've decided not to say anything to my sister.
If the conversation comes up, the only thing I'm allowing myself is to discuss the possibility of becoming one type of nurse over another. The kind that requires less training and involves less risk in the job. Basically, I'm hoping that maybe being that type of nurse could maybe work out? I still am afraid for her, but I have to trust that this will all work out. I don't really see another alternative.
I don't have the kind of relationship with her that I could bring anything up else in a good way. Really, I don't think anyone else in her life could either. It would hurt her. I'm hoping that along the way, she may discover a perhaps slightly different, but still meaningful path.
I think you're making the right decision. As hard as it is to watch people we love go down paths that we think may not be wise, the best thing to do is support them and be there if we need to help pick up the pieces. She may very well figure all of this out on her own. xoxo
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