09-25-2010, 12:56 PM
I'm sorry to hear this. I have a few tips for you that I think you should take advantage of.
For one, I personally do not believe it takes a therapist to help a person. In fact, the love of a brother (you) is probably better then any form of therapy. You have the ability to help him if you choose. Your position as a brother is what matters most the right now. You need to step up and assume the responsibility of helping him. I suggest you start by informing him that he can tell you anything, and talk to you about anything. Next, be open with him and be understanding of anything he tells you. You're his brother, and you seem like you care. The fact that you made a thread here indicates that you want to help your bother. So do so. Hope is not lost because you cannot afford professional help. The term professional is overrated in my opinion. It just means you have credentials to do what you're doing, and you get paid. You are his brother. You can connect with him better than any stranger.
Good luck.
For one, I personally do not believe it takes a therapist to help a person. In fact, the love of a brother (you) is probably better then any form of therapy. You have the ability to help him if you choose. Your position as a brother is what matters most the right now. You need to step up and assume the responsibility of helping him. I suggest you start by informing him that he can tell you anything, and talk to you about anything. Next, be open with him and be understanding of anything he tells you. You're his brother, and you seem like you care. The fact that you made a thread here indicates that you want to help your bother. So do so. Hope is not lost because you cannot afford professional help. The term professional is overrated in my opinion. It just means you have credentials to do what you're doing, and you get paid. You are his brother. You can connect with him better than any stranger.
Good luck.