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10. I have an ex-brother. n/t

Thu May 6, 2021, 10:11 AM

May 2021

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My family has cut off all contact with a sibling... [View all] Archae May 2021 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author speak easy May 2021 #2

That's terrible. ZenDem May 2021 #14

"If there is a cancer in the family" speak easy May 2021 #15

Okay. ZenDem May 2021 #20

Please don't guilt people for looking out for their own well-being. Laffy Kat May 2021 #21

'Maybe consider removing your post?' speak easy May 2021 #22

...... Laffy Kat May 2021 #25

Anything you're willing say as to why you won't speak to him? Archae May 2021 #17

DAMN...I'm sorry you have to deal with a situation like this. Makes me bullwinkle428 May 2021 #4

I hope you DownriverDem May 2021 #5

I have a son like that hurple May 2021 #6

omg sheilahi May 2021 #7

Oh, my sibling knows why she is cut off. Archae May 2021 #18

There is a ton of information online about codependency. Thunderbeast May 2021 #8

Addiction in all its forms is a horrible thing... Wounded Bear May 2021 #9

I have an ex-brother. n/t Harker May 2021 #10

I also have an ex-brother birdographer May 2021 #12

I have a brother I haven't spoken to since 1996 Major Nikon May 2021 #13

Rehab often doesn't work when the person wants to quit Major Nikon May 2021 #29

Whenever I read a post like this I realize how fortunate I am. Fla Dem May 2021 #16

I'm so sorry. yardwork May 2021 #19

"Susan" likely is mentally ill Skittles May 2021 #23

Maybe substance abuse + mental issues appalachiablue May 2021 #24

My older brother... jcgoldie May 2021 #26

Yup, I have a brother who chose his new wife over his daughter, TexasBushwhacker May 2021 #27

If she appears to be a danger to herself or others, Ilsa May 2021 #30