babs,
There you go...just when we think you're the greatest, you go out and get yourself a new and even better attitude!
I'm so happy for you and that as your 'new life' unfolds before our eyes, it is full of wonderful blessings and surprises. Thanks for sharing with us!
dakota,
You are getting a real-life lesson in just how far the addiction of codependency can go...and all your hard won lessons in life are actually being used to 'save' your brother from himself.
His addictions appear to be work and 'being the good one'...the feeling of helping and being responsible are payoff of those behaviors- his drug. The way you describe the family dynamic is so clear and accurate.
I'm glad you have been able to 'help' him and yet keep your own place. Bravo.