I am struggling with the fact that my 53 old

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#1

I am struggling with the fact that my 53 old brother choses to be out in the street instead of a nursing rehabilitation center where he could get the help that he needs.. He choses to drink cheap beer and sleep in the street.. This has been going on for over 25 years and once I think he is settled then I don’t hear from him for months or even years.. I am at my end dealing with my own sobriety but he is not in his right state of mind.. I lost for words at this point

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#2

I am sorry you are going through this. Unfortunately no one can be forced to get sober. My little brother is a hard core addict. I have watched as he completely isolated himself from our entire family. Raging and throwing threats, and wondering why no one will help him, or trusts him. Even after watching two people OD and die in front of him, he continues to use.
At some point you need to focus on yourself, and let it be what it will be. Ultimatums, begging, bribing… none of it will help. And focusing on someone else’s inability to get clean will only drive you either mad, or back to the bottle. I hope you find peace.

#3

Brina I just want to say that's tough, and congratulate you on your focus on sobriety.

#4

Thank you🙂