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Hi all. Not posted for a while. Quick back story. My brother was arrested back in 2020 for iioc. He told us but said it was a mistake. 3 pictures were downloaded. He went to court and was sentenced to two years custodial. He lied. The amount they found on his devices is beyond belief. We found out the extreme of his offence from the media. The backlash from it was not easy. My mums house was targeted. She left and wouldn't go back. She still refuses to have any contact with him. He was released to a hostel 8 months into his sentence. Six month later I find he has been recalled. I have no idea why. I have made contact with him in prison. He is to be released again next week to a hostel. My anxiety is through the roof. Am I selfish to think he's better off where he is? He's safe there and can't reoffend. Is this just a normal reaction?
Not selfish. You have to protect yourself. He is an adult.
Mine was my partner. I suppose his life is pretty miserable - but he isn't my problem.
Mine was my partner. I suppose his life is pretty miserable - but he isn't my problem.
Hi Dexbo, I'm sorry you've found yourself here and to know how hard it has been for your mum. It sounds as if your mum has really suffered as a result of your brothers actions and as a mum myself I know how hard that must have been.
I don't think there is any right or wrong way to think in these situations and completely understand why you feel so anxious about your brothers release. Your well-being needs to be your priority at the moment so if you haven't already done so I recommend getting help with your anxiety and also contacting LFF to talk through your fears regarding your brother.
I don't think there is any right or wrong way to think in these situations and completely understand why you feel so anxious about your brothers release. Your well-being needs to be your priority at the moment so if you haven't already done so I recommend getting help with your anxiety and also contacting LFF to talk through your fears regarding your brother.