My lovely but heartbroken brother was fiund passed away on Thursday afternoon. 8 months from diagnosis of ALD to death. He wouldn't abstain because it 'calmed him down' he said. He refused to take meds, follow dietary advice or bathe in the end. He became depressed in last 2 months and I believe was mourning the loss of his HGV1 career and his fit strong body. How he loved his truck and job, the guys etc. Forced to retire not on his own terms. But he did have a choice, hard as it was. Too hard for him. I just wanted to thank all of you for your huge amount of compassion and kindness shown to me over the last few months since I joined this forum. At times, my posts were quite frantic and anxious and I just wanted to say, your kinds words directed to a stranger, were enormously helpful and comforting.
Keep up the fight, it is SO worth it.
PL xx
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Hello painterlass, My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear brother .
It's a sad affair once the alcohol takes hold , I understand as I too was once in your brothers shoes and it's very difficult to stop drinking, especially when your mental health is suffering .
He is no longer in that dark place any longer .
Try to take care of yourself as its easy to dismiss.
So sorry for your loss. He is at peace now and you and Mum can try to rebuild your lives without the added stress. Sadly, the addiction has robbed you of your brother but his suffering is over.
Hello, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. You did your upmost and more to help him and the desperation in your previous posts was tangible. I think there will be a void for some time to come as he was such a big part both emotionally and practically in you life. May he have peace and may you and your mother also find peace at this time.
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Lost a dear friend to alcohol 😢😔😔
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