To make a family aware relative is living on the street

[helen650]

Hi
So today I bought a homeless lady some lunch in our city.
When I gave her the food I realised it was someone I went to school with. I’m not sure she recognised me. I know her family live not far from us and have a lovely home etc. I’m friends with her SIL on Facebook. AIBU to let her know she’s sleeping rough? She was cold and hungry. I know there are reasons family may not be able to take her in and I’m not sure if there’s drugs involved etc. What is the right thing to do...

This is a tough one.
The chances are they probably already know.
If I were you I would want to tell them too... it would feel wrong not to
Just be careful how you approach it.
Go in lightly and stick to the facts. Don't let any emotion in

I tell them too. Nothing really to lose and there is a chance they might not know how bad things are for her

Would be best to seek the homeless person's permission to make that contact. It's not your judgment to make.

I did think this jimmyhill but then I also know how mental health illnesses can skew your judgement. You may not think you’re family should know but actually you’re family would like to help you...
It’s very difficult