A houseguest, recently hospitalized and out of work, has been living with a host who is now financially struggling. The host is uncertain about whether to end the arrangement, fearing the guest might end up in a shelter. The advice to the host suggests that they are not selfish for wanting to terminate the living situation for personal financial reasons. It emphasizes that the guest has shown resourcefulness and the host should consider their own wellbeing, understanding that kindness can also mean setting boundaries.
If she managed to get you—not even a close friend—to let her move in, this woman is resourceful. I wouldn't be so sure at all that she would end up in a shelter.
You are not a bad person for ending the arrangement. It sounds like you're one missed plasma appointment away from housing insecurity yourself.
You seem like a kind and generous person, and I hope this is a wake-up call about finding ways to help others that don't require you to make painful decisions down the road.
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