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I'm worried about my brother

My brother is 35 years old and he's had a pretty rough life (we both have). We grew up with a toxic mother who abused us verbally and physically for years. Our dad was an alcoholic who transitioned to pill addict.

My brother struggles to make it in the world with his mental health issues. He has severe depression. He is suicidal. He doesn't have a place to live- he just couch surfs because he's so afraid of being alone.

I have offered to let him move to a new city with me, so we can both get a fresh start and get on our feet. I have given him the number to a mental health facility that helps people based on income. I don't know what else to do for him. I'm worried but I can't make these choices FOR him- he has to do it himself.

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PhilDeep · 51-55, M

Sounds like a very tricky situation, as always if someone close isn't well mentally. I hope the facility you recommended can offer him some support to start moving forward.

DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F

@PhilDeep he tried calling them and because of Covid, they're not taking any new patients. So that option is off the table unfortunately.

PhilDeep · 51-55, M

@DearAmbellina2113 It's very sad indeed the knock-on effect of Covid on other health needs. I surely hope these vaccines help reduce cases everywhere in the world. It's been almost a year now...