My Brother is Destroying His Life

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4.4 • 6K Ratings

🗓️ 21 June 2024

⏱️ 4 minutes

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Tina's mom doesn't understand why she isn't more compassionate toward her drug-addicted brother. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

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0:00.0	Thanks for downloading my call of the day podcast.
0:03.0	You too can participate in my live radio program heard weekdays from 2 to 5 p.m. Eastern time on
0:10.0	Sirius XM Triumph 111.
0:13.0	Tina, welcome to the program.
0:15.0	Hi, Dr. Laura, I have a question for you.
0:19.0	My brother, a little backstory, is an addict and has been forever.
0:26.0	He's now 484, married.
0:28.2	His wife let us know this week and a family text that she's filed for divorce.
0:34.0	She stuck with him through multiple rehab and trying to get sober and he continues to choose drugs over her.
0:42.0	I have not called to use drugs over her.
0:43.0	I have not called him, and my mother called me this morning upset with me
0:50.0	that I had not called him and have shown more concern for him.
0:54.0	And say what? He's an addict and he blew out his marriage.
1:00.0	What does she want you to show caring about?
1:08.0	I don't know that's where I'm struggling and she's making me that you ask her wait a minute wait a minute wait a minute wait a minute wait.
1:12.0	I don't understand these half conversations that people tell me about.
1:16.7	This is what my mother said.
1:18.0	What did you say back?
1:19.0	Nothing.
1:21.3	How about mom? I got a busy life and I'm putting my energy into my sister-in-law and the kids.
1:38.0	That's what I need probably call back and tell her. Yes.
1:40.0	And my sympathy does not lie with my brother. It lies with the family. He's hurt. It lies with the family he is hurt.
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