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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don't write a letter, it will only cause more conflict.  Do you really think your brothers are going to change their behavior because of it?  I doubt it.  I know what you're going through because I have two brothers like this -- they are very self absorbed and think they're God's gift.  My family pays for my elderly parents' living expenses.

I think your best bet would be to send a targeted email to each brother that's a couple sentences long:  "Dear Bro, as you know I've been paying mom's living expenses and it sure adds up.  Could you please pay for her monthly electric bill?  It's usually $100/month. Thanks!"[/quote]

Yeah - I think the advice to be less emotional and less personal just direct is good advice - thanks! [/quote]

I agree with this.  You should tell your brothers exactly what you help you need.

Brother, can you please visit mom in the next couple of months?  She needs help with X, Y and Z.  
Brother,  anyway you can help out with Mom's finances?  We have been paying $3000 a month for years now and its starting to add up.  Could you afford to contribute $500 a month?

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