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My brother. He didn't drink himself silly and came back home in good time. Though of course he had to fell a sarcastic comment about it. Still, it's progress to me.

Edited 2018-02-03 10:38 (UTC)

Oh, how wonderful! I am very happy for the both of you.

I'm glad to see him shaping up. Just wish I had done more. It's such a difference between the brother I used to know and him now.

You are doing something now, I think that counts for a lot. As does having a family that cares.

You gotta take care of the ones you got. I'm terrified about losing another brother.

...You lost a brother? That must be terrible, I’m so sorry.

Two brothers. It was a long time ago. But thanks for the condolences.

Losing family is very hard, no matter how long ago it was. I know from experience.

It never really goes away even if you try to run from it.

You still have a family.

I’m really glad your brother is okay. I worry, sometimes.

Yes, and it's gonna grow if my wife gets her way.
He has had it tough, tougher than most of us I reckon, being one of youngest.

Congratulations! I’m wonderful at watching children, if you ever have need.

It’s important that he knows that you’re there, even if he messes up. The stability is important.

I'll consider it, thank you. They are quite the handful at times. It's that age.

Sometimes I wonder if he'd rather that I didn't. But then I say "suck it up". He's still my baby bro.

Edited 2018-02-04 01:14 (UTC)

I cared for my stepsisters children, and was a party princess... I know all too well how much of a handful they can be.

To be honest, you’re probably correct, but family is there for you even when you want to be left alone. That’s how it imagine it, anyway.

I see. Well like I said, I'll consider it.

Leaving didn't help the family either. I had to do something.

Did leaving help anything?

It helped me. I got away from a bad place. I could focus, graduate and carve out a better life for myself.

Did you have any other help? How did you do it on your own?

Edited 2018-02-04 01:38 (UTC)

I worked hard. Got a stipend, got good grades, built a network. Maybe had a bit of luck too. Met a wonderful woman. You can do whatever you want if you put your mind to it.

Luck and networking are the hardest parts. You did really well.

Thank you. You need a certain drive to make it in this world. Unfortunately. Hence why I've started volunteering to help kids whom grew up in a bad situation back on track.

You’re a good person, and your wife is lucky

I do my best.

Always better than bad.

I think he has done enough bad things by now.

A friend?

Brother. He has been in a whole bunch of trouble lately. Fancies himself an anarchist.

And you try and put him on the straight and narrow?

Yes. He needs to shapen up.

Edited 2018-02-07 10:15 (UTC)

I can understand a brother wanting to do that. My sister is always looking out for me and keeping me out of trouble. Not that I get into it but it seems to find me!

It's a different matter when trouble finds you. My brother was actively seeking it. That's far worse.

Edited 2018-02-07 11:23 (UTC)

Is there a reason he goes looking for it?

How would I know?

My sister would say sometimes the people that look for trouble have had something that triggers it. Some sort of deep seeded need for attention.

Then all my brothers would lash out. All of us had terrible childhoods, all of us got neglected at one point or another. But I don't see them breaking into government buildings for sabotage.

Thick-skulled as usual aren't ya?

Shut up.

Love you too bro.