[Ray Of Light]

I would be interested in any answers to OP, since I am in a similar situation.

I have lent one of my siblings $2000 over 2 years ago, which went to helping them out with their rent and various bills during a time when they couldn't find work.

However, despite repeated attempts to get the money back, I haven't seen a penny of it back.

Whats worse, since I lent them the money, they have continued to rack up tens of thousands more dollars in personal debt; they can never hold down a decent paying job; and they avoid all and any conversation about the money that they owe me.

Golden Rule: Don't lend friends or family money... either you give them the money as a gift; or you don't give them any at all. Anything else just leads to awkward problems...