What is the longest you have gone without talking to a sibling ?
It’s been 7 years since my dad kicked my older brother Josh out of the house for using heroin. It being Christmas n all..I think I would like to reach out .. but yeah .. that’s that
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Elegy · 46-50
@SW-User She's a horrible person that made the destruction of our family significantly worse than it had to be.
Addicts come in all shapes and sizes. You haven't been specific about how bad he got. If he was a pretty big addict with a kicker of self destruction or self loathing he's probably going to be someone you want to stay away from until he's hit his rock bottom and is ready to make amends. If on the other hand he was never a bad guy and your father just stigmatized him, maybe for your protection, then I don't see the harm in checking in on him.
Just some personal advice.
Addicts come in all shapes and sizes. You haven't been specific about how bad he got. If he was a pretty big addict with a kicker of self destruction or self loathing he's probably going to be someone you want to stay away from until he's hit his rock bottom and is ready to make amends. If on the other hand he was never a bad guy and your father just stigmatized him, maybe for your protection, then I don't see the harm in checking in on him.
Just some personal advice.