Oh Brother
I had a really difficult evening last night. My brother has 'big problems' at the moment (possibly aspergers, almost certainly depression). Anyway, yesterday evening I was supposed to be going out but had a phone call where he was really upset.
I'm not sure that I managed to help him particularly, but I did my best. He needs professional help, but part of the possibly aspergers is an unwillingness/difficulty in socialising. My mum has pushed it as far as she can, with visits to the doctor, social workers and even a psychiatrist on his behalf. They all said that they can't give him help until he asks for it.
Some of the conversation was very cryptic and may point to him having been sexually abused in childhood, although we think this is unlikely. My dad physically abused him, he was bullied at school, poor brother, he has deep problems.
It's a horrible mess and the whole family is desperately worried about him.
2 comments:
That's horrible sweets.It sure is hard to watch those we love struggle with something outsie of our control,it is very frustratig and makes you feel helpless.
I hope that your family will be ok
Ditto to what Lisa jane says Alison. All the best and I hope the situation gets resolved soon.
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