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In reply to the discussion: At what point do you cut ties with a toxic family member? [View all]Coventina
(27,115 posts)33. I doubt he does. Despite all the abusive behavior of his father, his father was very anti-gun
They never had a gun in the house as he was growing up, and my brother doesn't have any either.
With his recent domestic abuse record, I doubt he could purchase one legally. But of course, you and I know guns are very easily obtained other ways.
All that being said, I think the most likely thing he would do is to hurt himself, rather than anyone else. He has a history of cutting himself already.
Of course, if he were to try or succeed in killing himself, that would be beyond devastating.
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you may continue to allow his actions but chances are society will not . exiting and not enabling
lunasun
May 2017
#5
Thanks. I think we do need to rethink our approach. It has always been unconditional.
Coventina
May 2017
#14
Yes, he most definitely needs help. And, it is clear he is not (yet) interested in truly changing.
Coventina
May 2017
#32