In the middle

So I have been dealing with a situation that doesn't involve me but then again it does. My brother has been getting into trouble for as long as I can remember and time something happens, my mother calls me to talk about. I understand that she is frustrated because we have tried almost every option at this point but I also understand that my brother needs help and no matter what I do or say, it still puts me in this uncomfortable position where I feel like I have to choose a side. I am also dealing with my own mental issues but I feel bad whenever I think like that so I just suck it up and listen to her. Just needed to rant btw

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I’m sorry to hear that! That sounds really difficult. Do you think your mother would consider seeing a therapist? It sounds like she really needs somebody to talk to.

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I wish she would see a therapist but I feel like she feels its a waste of time and money. I have suggested therapy to her multiple times and she hasn't done it yet so i honestly don't know what to do.

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That’s too bad she doesn’t want to try therapy. Does she have anybody else in her life, perhaps other family or friends she can talk to? Maybe suggest she talk to someone else some of the time so the burden isn’t all on you. Also I’m not sure how old your brother is but if he is a student perhaps there is somebody at his school such as a guidance counselor she can share some of her concerns with, as maybe feeling heard would help her feel better. Or maybe she can go to a support group? Many are inexpensive and some are peer-run in the case she is intimidated by a professional (some people are).

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Thank you for these suggestion! I'll be sure to run those by her. She doesnt have anyone because my whole family is weird about getting professional help. They would rather hold everything in. I just want her to vent to someone else, not me all the time. I love her though so I put up with it.. again thank you for the suggestions

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