It's getting harder

Old 10-20-2014, 04:27 PM
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It's getting harder

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Brother is in bad shape, calling me to talk
He is very ill and the doctors are not treating him - whether or not he has contacted them recently I don't know

He left a voice mail last night and I feel HORRIBLE

He sounds so weak and scared, god knows I have done what I can
I am feeling guilty as sin and am feeling sick over it

He is going to die alone, living in someone else's spare room, it just kills me and I am afraid to call him back
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Old 10-20-2014, 05:13 PM
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Have you suggested a hospital? If you offer a suggestion you'll feel better, at least. If he does nothing then, I'm afraid, there's nothing you can do or say. Pray for him. I'm so sorry you're going through this painful situation. A big hug.
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Old 10-20-2014, 05:46 PM
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Thank you! I called him, I knew I couldn't live with myself if I didn't.
There is nothing I can do - it's so hard to REALLY get that, if that makes sense......
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Old 10-20-2014, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by littlesister1 View Post
There is nothing I can do - it's so hard to REALLY get that, if that makes sense......
Yes, it makes sense. I am so sorry for your dreadful situation, littlesister. I don't have much advice, other than calling authorities to do a well check on your brother if you're really worried about him - they can bring him to a hospital if needed.

And take good care of yourself.
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It makes sense Little Sister.

I'm sorry.

Sending you hope, and strength, and lots of hugs.
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Old 10-21-2014, 06:43 AM
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It does make sense. No matter how much you know their mistakes were dumb ones, and that they did this to themselves, it does not stop you from hurting to see them go down the rabbit hole they created.

I am so so sorry.
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Old 10-21-2014, 08:38 AM
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Thanks all, from the bottom of my heart!
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Old 10-21-2014, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by littlesister1 View Post
Thank you! I called him, I knew I couldn't live with myself if I didn't.
There is nothing I can do - it's so hard to REALLY get that, if that makes sense......
Perfect sense & it IS really hard to get that.

((((((BUG HUGS))))))) I'm sorry you have to witness this, even as removed /detached as you've made yourself, it's still difficult to reconcile that someone you love is choosing this.
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