How can I encourage him to seek help without causing more conflict?
FILE - Annie Lane discusses Al-Anon and other resources available to those struggling with a loved one's drinking problems in today's Dear Annie column.
I want to support David, but I also worry about our parents’ well-being. Whenever I try to talk to him about getting help or finding a job, he becomes defensive and angry. My parents don’t want to push him too hard because they’re afraid of making things worse. It’s also crucial to support your parents. Encourage them to set boundaries to protect their well-being. You might suggest they attend support groups for families dealing with addiction, such as Al-Anon, where they can find guidance and support.My sister passed away during the summer of 2023. She didn’t have a will. She was married but specifically stated to me and her husband that she wanted some of her material belongings to be given to me.
I feel as if he’s holding my sister’s belongings and money, and has no intention of passing them to us. I miss my sister and would rather be able to grieve “normally,” but I have feelings of anger, disappointment and mistrust toward my BIL now. I haven’t asked him for anything of my sister’s. I’m holding her in my heart and I’m grateful for the years we had together. It’s the principle of him not respecting her wishes and doing what she wanted.I’m so sorry for your loss.
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