Mental disabilities in brother

teleia
Sun, 28 Nov 2021 17:01:32 +0000

I grew up very close to my dad’s older brother that was mentally ill. He was fully supported financially and emotionally by my dad his whole life. Mental illness affects everyone in the family, not just the individual. Thankfully he was a wonderful presence in my life. I think my dad has a more complex view of the situation. I see so many homeless people in the US that are clearly mentally ill and their numbers in Europe are increasing as well. It’s not an easy situation. My dad gave up so much of his life for his brother. He wouldn’t have it any other way though. I feel for you OP.