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Elder-caregivers

niyad

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2. For your own sake, and peace of mind, I would suggest that you contact a counsellor

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Wed Jul 21, 2021, 08:33 AM

Jul 2021

who can help with your resolve not to give n to his whining and manipulation. If your brother will not listen to anyone, you are wasting time and energy even to think about ways to help him. The various social service groups have too much to do with too few resources to waste time on him.

Does this sound harsh? Possibly. But I have seen these situations. Hitting yourself in the head with a hammer would be healthier than trying to make him see sense. I wish you all the best.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] bucolic_frolic Jul 2021 OP

YOU are responsible for how he is enabled to control you. 3Hotdogs Jul 2021 #1

For your own sake, and peace of mind, I would suggest that you contact a counsellor niyad Jul 2021 #2

Keep strong in your resolve NOT to allow him into your home and your life. enough Jul 2021 #3

Yes, thank you bucolic_frolic Jul 2021 #4

That sounds like a good call to make. NT enough Jul 2021 #5