I don't know if either of the boys "know". She shares alot of adult stuff with them and they don't want anyone to think badly of their Mother. I can understand that. On the rare (maybe 3 times) occasions where I have voiced negative opinions about GFGmom and money issues, easy child/difficult child has said "just let her do her thing, Mama, nobody can help her"
and difficult child says "we'll get by...just don't count on her". How's that for sad?
Both boys are really concerned that something will happen to their little sister if Mom isn't around. GFGdad gets out of jail in a couple of months
and there is NO doubt that he will be allowed to visit or babysit with his
daughter. Should Mom be "gone" then there would be next to no way to
protect little gd. If foster/adopt was the option life would be simpler.
I'll let you know what, if anything, happens. She's a piece of work. DDD