Need to chat!

[Downinil]

I’m really struggling. It feels more like I’m suffering. Is anyone available to chat?

[gajh]

I am here.

[Downinil in reply to gajh]

Thanks. I’m overwhelmed by the control my brother has over me. Last night he yelled at me for @ half an hour straight. Had his face so close to mine while yelling that droplets of saliva were getting in my eyes. I covered my eyes with my hands while sitting on the end of my bed. He told me to uncover my eyes and look at his face while he talked to me. I’m not allowed to drive my car which he repeated tells me is not mine because I didn’t pay for it. I’ve become so depressed that it’s an effort to even walk outside.

[Margaret_712 in reply to Downinil]

Oh, honey! Do your parents know your brother yells in your face? Is there anyone you can share this with who will intervene? I am so sorry that you are having to deal with his rage. It is truly unfair. But, you will eventually be old enough to live away from that house. Hang in there and look toward that future.

[Downinil in reply to Margaret_712]

My brother and I are both adults. I know it sounds strange but he is very frustrated with life situations so he’s venting to me. I’m not emotionally strong enough to prevent being upset about it.

[Legacy62181 in reply to Downinil]

How old is your brother ?

[mizzou7016 in reply to Downinil]

There is a difference Between "venting to you" and Venting at you...regardless of what he's got going on in his life....he needs to treat you with dignity and respect. You aren't doing anything in any way that will justify or explain why he is treating you this way....it's not your fault and you don't deserve this

[Legacy62181]

I’m sorry I’m in the same place as you right now . I can’t stop crying . I need this to stop. You’re not alone I can promise you that we need to just hold on because you know as well as I do that in a few minutes hours or maybe a day it will stop . I just want it to stay away forever . No advice ever seems to help me . And most people don’t even know what advice to give because unless you experience this you just can’t understand it .

[Downinil in reply to Legacy62181]

Your support is enough to be helpful. People do not understand. We all live our own lives in our own world. Thanks so much for reaching out.

[Downinil in reply to Legacy62181]

Are you feeling any better?

[Legacy62181]

thank you soooo much for asking . That alone means a lot to me . I woke up okay … not my old self but better for now .

[Downinil]

I’m so glad you’re feeling a little better. Just remember you’re not alone.

[Margaret_712]

How are you doing today?💜

[Downinil]

I’m doing okay today, just trying to keep my mind busy. How are you today?

[Downinil]

I hope you’ll stay in touch with me daily. I feel a need to know that you are ok. I’ve been through so much that I don’t want anyone else to feel alone.