[Nikkij72]

I’ve just joined as I’m at the end of what I can do for my family. My brother has been an addict of something since he was 17 years old – he’s now 47. Started off with alcohol for a good 25 years, graduated to heroin and crack cocaine (which he still struggles with) and gambling. He has taken every single penny from my Mum and regularly cons money out of me – his web of lies is incredible. Today I saw him and he was so in denial – all the problems our family experience are because of him but he is the one that feels hard done by. My family is a mess and I’m the one that holds it all together. I have my own issues – bipolar disorder, fibromyalgia and Elhers Danlos syndrome yet I feel I have to be strong for everyone. My Dad has checked out – at a loss as to what else I can do. I’ve been supporting them financially but can’t keep doing it. I’m anxious and depressed. What’s the point?

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