Mental disabilities in brother

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Sun, 28 Nov 2021 21:51:11 +0000

I have a brother who is an alcoholic- suffers from depression and other challenges. Well educated, had a great career and fortunately is well off financially and good with money. Deep down he’s a really good person and has done so many wonderful things for others but he’s got another whole side to him that is very, very difficult to deal with.
My other siblings and I spent several years getting him to rehab, medical professionals for physical and mental health problems but he refuses to do some things we and the professionals asked of him. His problems affect us all. Im at the point now I call him each week to check on him, see if he needs anything, invite him to get together, always include him holidays, etc but I no longer make suggestions . He has to want to get treatment and make changes in order to live a happy, productive life. It’s so sad and frustrating.

I mostly just want to make sure he’s safe.
I feel for you. No advice but it feels good to write this out. Best of luck.