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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP, this is my brother's story, and our families sound to have similar backgrounds. I'm not the parent, so my perspective is different and there's a lot of resentment attached that I won't get into. These days I know I have to prioritize my own husband and kids and it's a tug of war, since I so want to be there for my parents and brother. It's been the worst experience of my life to watch my parents go through this with him for so many years now (and to see my only sibling so sick), so I sympathize and am sending you lots of love.

If I've learned anything it's that addiction is a family disease and must be treated that way. I really encourage meetings - my parents have found a lot of support there, and they were VERY reluctant to go at first. You can also find the literature they use in the meetings online; that was a helpful way for me to ease into it. I know it's not for everyone but when you're feeling so helpless it's a good place to start. The book Codependent No More was also a touchstone for me.

I really wish you and your family the best, everything in your post was so, so familiar to me. Please know you're not alone.[/quote]

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