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Worried

  • 24-11-2009 11:00pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    Hey All,

    I am really really worried something bad has happened to my brother, he is a heroin addict, he has been for years and we recently had to throw him out of the family house as it got so bad. He had been staying in Homeless shelters and always got in touch every few days, usually with a bull**** story so someone would take him back, we have done everything for him but he has thrown it back in our faces, we eventually decided that enough was enough and we gave him an ultimatum that it was either Rehab with our help or the streets with no family contact, he chose the streets. The last contact he made with anyone was last Thursday and he said that if we didnt let him stay that he would kill himself.

    We couldn't take him in, we again told him that if he agreed to Rehab, we would help him otherwise he wasn't to contact us. This was not easy but we had to do it. The problem is, we haven't seen or heard from him since that day which just isn't normal. We are now beginning to think that maybe he was serious this time, he had threatened suicide on countless occasions before but never did it. I am terrified now that something is seriously wrong and feel responsible, we have checked all homeless hostels and he isn't in any of them. We have suspisions that he also owed out money for drugs. We have reported it to the Police but I'm not sure that they can do much. I am so scared and advice would be appreciated.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Cinnomen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭Cinnomen


    You totally did the right thing telling the police, They are aware and I really hope they find him, no one knows how hard it was and what you have been through but you know in your heart you have all tried so hard to help him, He could be with a friend from the streets and turn up anyday soon as if nothing happened, I really hope this is the case and I pray you are given strength in this difficult time, im sorry im not much help but I wanted you to know my thoughts are with you xxx


  • #3
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    hey op..

    this is total addict mentalilty that your bro is displaying, most heroin addicts use this behaviour to make loved ones feel guilty about not bowing to their every wish.
    I bet your bro is just fine and hes tryin to make you guys 'sweat'. when he does turn up again although you may all be very happy and relieved you cannot let down your guard, you have to insist that the same rules apply, if he is not willing to help himself how can he expect you guys to help him. he might have to hit complete rock bottom before he realises what hes doing but at least in the end he will have someone like you there for him.
    good luck to you and yours x


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