u/EmotionalSurprise276

UPDATE: Scared I've lost my brother

Well, he unblocked me long enough to tell us that "he's not a monster" and it was foolish to think he could fit into the puzzle of our family. He wants no contact, and is removing us as medical POCs.

So 30 years of love, support, and care mean nothing.

The thing that actually makes me laugh? I'm pretty sure he used the exact same speech the last time he cut us off.

I may sound cruel, but I don't think I will be so ready to open my home and heart this time. I'm willing to try with MAJOR changes. But there needs to be some consequences for the pain that was caused.

Thanks to anyone who read my venting. Good luck to everyone else who is watching their loved ones burn every bridge.

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u/EmotionalSurprise276 — 5 days ago

My adopted brother is an FtM individual who suffers CPTSD. His story to tell, not mine. But he is in therapy for that and has no contact with biological family.

I have been the peacekeeper for years. Every time he's thrown spite and hate at anyone of us (myself, Aunt, mom, etc.) I have been the voice to say "it's not him, it's the disease". Over and over I've let it roll off my back.

But tonight I just couldn't take it anymore. I told him I was done with his selfishness, and he cannot play the victim anymore. That I loved him but we would need to speak to a therapist to move forward.

I was so mad I had a panic attack. I sobbed after I could breathe. Felt like the worst person in the world. All for just saying how I felt. Then, he apparently texted some folks a goodbye. We called a welfare check. He's fine but mad about that (hates cops with a passion).

Tldr: We had a fight over something dumb and I finally said how I felt. Now I fear he will never speak to me again. I don't know if I want advice or words of encouragement... I just need to vent I suppose. I have the message I sent him and the venom he shot back immediately after.

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u/EmotionalSurprise276 — 8 days ago