Something's on my mind...It's been for quite some time..
Yay Green Day!
Anyway, I'm starting to get really worried about my brother. Both him and me are having real tough times getting used to dad having his little mishaps, then coming home and acting like it's all fine and everything. Honestly, it's really taken it's toll on my brother. It's gotten to the point where I'm telling him every day that I'm here for him and to come to me if he needs to talk about something. He's not doing too well in school. Scratch that, he's failing school. At the rate this is going, he's going to be in 7th grade all over again. He's not as cheery and happy as he used to be. Well, he has his moments..His A.D.D bursted moments.. But other than that he's just blah.. He's acting up in school, has detention almost every day and to be honest, I'm really starting to worry. When it first started, my mom said he would get over it, cause the same thing happened to me. It hasn't gotten any better. I found a picture he drew one day and was scared of what I saw drawn on the paper. He drew a picture of himself hanging from a ceiling fan. I found a piece of paper again with some stuff written on it. No, I'm not snooping. He leaves them in his pockets and they fall out in the wash. I'm not going to type what he said on it, but I can tell you that it isn't very happy and perky.
I guess what I'm really trying to say is that I'm actually worried about what my brother is going to do..
My dad told me that if you grow up in a home with an alcoholic parent, there's a 50% chance that you too, will become one.
I really hope my brother doesn't turn towards that end. I care about him. Even if I don't show it..
Hair straighteners are evil..
D:
Anyway, I'm starting to get really worried about my brother. Both him and me are having real tough times getting used to dad having his little mishaps, then coming home and acting like it's all fine and everything. Honestly, it's really taken it's toll on my brother. It's gotten to the point where I'm telling him every day that I'm here for him and to come to me if he needs to talk about something. He's not doing too well in school. Scratch that, he's failing school. At the rate this is going, he's going to be in 7th grade all over again. He's not as cheery and happy as he used to be. Well, he has his moments..His A.D.D bursted moments.. But other than that he's just blah.. He's acting up in school, has detention almost every day and to be honest, I'm really starting to worry. When it first started, my mom said he would get over it, cause the same thing happened to me. It hasn't gotten any better. I found a picture he drew one day and was scared of what I saw drawn on the paper. He drew a picture of himself hanging from a ceiling fan. I found a piece of paper again with some stuff written on it. No, I'm not snooping. He leaves them in his pockets and they fall out in the wash. I'm not going to type what he said on it, but I can tell you that it isn't very happy and perky.
I guess what I'm really trying to say is that I'm actually worried about what my brother is going to do..
My dad told me that if you grow up in a home with an alcoholic parent, there's a 50% chance that you too, will become one.
I really hope my brother doesn't turn towards that end. I care about him. Even if I don't show it..
Hair straighteners are evil..
D:
There's nothing wrong with showing your brother you love him, maybe he is missing that affection from family. Even boys need to know someone cares. And even if someone is drawing or writing about dark things, it doesn't necessarily mean he will act on them. Just pay some close attention, look for any of the signs and for god's sake if you seem them don't hesitate to get help for him. He may not like you for it, but at least he will be around to tell you that, and he will eventually forgive you.
As to the alcohol thing, yes it's true it can be hereditary, but that's where you have the heads up regarding the potential for it to happen to you. Knowing that means that the choice you make to go down that road or not is entirely your own.
Cradle of Fear, April 16th, 2008 at 09:21:02am
I really wish I could say, "Don't worry Slappy, Everything'll work out ! I know it !"
I can't promise you that.
I can promise though that you are making a huge difference in his life by doing that. Talking to him helps alot more then ignoring it or something. Have a sit down talk with him and ask if there's anything you can do to help him. Conspicuously mention suicide and tell him there are better alternatives.
I love ya Slappy, and I hope everything works out for you and your brother.
x
Mindy Rae, April 15th, 2008 at 12:18:02am