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Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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alitlmorsly 04/25/2016

My 52 yr. Old brother and my 25 year old nephew, both live my parents. They are both addicted to illegally obtained prescription pain killers that are stronger than heroine! When I walk in the door every day, I wonder what the hell has happened that is going to pass me off. They are both sponges, my nephew has a job, but all the money he makes goes to drugs. Today he is so out of it, he won't remember it, if he lives to see tomorrow. My 25 yr. Old nephew has a 4 year old daughter that spends the weekend with us. He may spend a total of an hour with her the 2 hole time. The rest of the time, my mom a ND I take care and ply with her, while daddy sleeps or does drugs. She is also a tool, a weapon. Anytime my nephew is confronted about anything, he threatens my elderly mom with not seeing the little girl anymore. He gets his way every time and I am sick of it. I can call adult protective services because my mom and dad are both on Social Security. My mom doesn't want me to, for fear of not seeing the little girl. My dad is useless, he ignores it all! I don't know what to do. My nephew is a 300 lb ticking time bomb, i'M a little apprehensive of walking in the door every day. I have a wepaon, but that is the last thing I would want to use. I'M the only one on my parents side and the 2 losers know it! Sly

angeleyes92 04/25/2016

drug users need help. if you call protective services your nephew will lose the little girl, your mom can talk with her mother about visitation. quit enabling them both. call the authorities. they need help and to get that they need to hit rock bottom. if that means spending time in a jail cell then so be it. you cant let them continue to take advantage of you or your parents.

alitlmorsly 04/25/2016

If I had the ultimate say so in the matter, they would both be on the street. It'seems almost summer, they can survive lakeside in a tent for all I care. This has been going on with my brother for 30 years and my nephew for 10 years. My parents put a roof over their heads and they walk all over my parents. It's a good thing that their are laws and I am a law abiding citizen! It could be remedied for less than a dollar! Lol

bridgie101 04/26/2016

I think you need to go on a holiday. Maybe a month, go see the other side of the continent.

I think you're the third leg of the stool here. If you don't want these guys propped up, you are the only thing you can alter.

muskrattiger 04/28/2016

the problem with drug users is that you can't help them or Chang them unles they want the help ..and they sound like they like it just ware they are ....you are in a bad place right in the middle ...you see .all sides and can do nothing ....that is very frustrating ....and hard to take ...come and vent you need to let that out .....I know what it is to be in the middle ......and not be able to do anything about the situation ....take very good care of your self ....I keep you in my prayers ...God bless

Heidiclark 04/28/2016

I would suggest you talk to your mom about this and see if a solution can be reached. I am sure she would feel better and stronger if she did not have to deal with your brother and nephew. And if your dad will listen tell him you're concerned about him and your mom and that you want to see something done about the situation.

By the way, have you gotten a new therapist yet? Just wondering.

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