Hi renegade...sorry, no. Mom would not do that. She somehow feels responsible for Robin and is very defensive of her (not with me but voices that with her other daughter when she tries to get mom to see the light). I wonder if mom doesn't get something out of the rescuing aspect of this whole thing. Robin was born premature and I'm wondering of mom doesn't somehow feel that it's her fault and that's why she continues to rescue Robin. I don't know...it's a sad situation and at this point I'm afraid there are no simple answers. Thanks so much for your kind words and suggestions. Thanks to all who read this and offer their ideas.