<p>Oiram, I read your other thread about your awards, and then this one, and first of all, congratulations on your achievements - and I second that your family is very lucky to have you. </p>
<p>Next, do not join the military under any circumstances (and I say this as a very right-wing person) - the military is an excellent opportunity for many people in some situations but that path will not take you where you need to go, and, it offers no potential for flexibility in your geographic location or for that matter even communications and family interaction.</p>
<p>DO get enrolled in college ASAP. The single greatest asset you can have - and the single most important thing that will help you help your family - is a college education. I did read your list of schools and awards, and think the choice is clear - go to the one that pays 100% except books (and you can get those used or even find avenues to get them free) - and get yourself positioned first. If you've flown on a plane recently, you know how the flight attendant instructs to put the oxygen mask on yourself first, before assisting traveling companions with their masks? That's where you are right now - get your own exygen mask on first, THEN help your sister with hers, etc. </p>
<p>The good news is that you actually HAVE an oxygen mask, and, the tank is full and the refills are easy to get. Get yourslf started in college right away, and make getting excellent grades your number one priority. This will also serve to continue setting an excellent example for your sister, and, perhaps she will follow your example, and begin to get excellent grades herself, and therefore better position herself for college. </p>
<p>At the same time, but not at the expense of your education, see if some of the suggestions here might work out for your sister. </p>
<p>If it all gets overwhelming or exhausting, break it up in small steps, and take it one step at a time. </p>
<p>You'll get there - you've done very well already and your best years are ahead of you.</p>