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How do we help desperate BIL

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Muffintopgalore · 22/01/2025 16:39

Hi. DPs brother is in a terrible state. I’m trying not to be too outing but his wife is divorcing him and selling the house. He’ll get a payout but it won’t be enough for him to buy anyway. They have 2 dc who will live with the wife.
This is all largely self inflicted and only really has himself to blame. Nevertheless, dp is worried about his mental state - he’s drinking excessively, crying alot. Calling dp begging for help. But how can he help? We can’t give him money or accommodation. Dp is worried he might commit suicide.
Its all a terrible mess. What do we do?

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Ponderingwindow · 22/01/2025 16:43

when I left XH, he found a support group for other people getting divorced.

NessaSmith · 22/01/2025 17:24

You could encourage him to go along to an Andy's Man Club, if there's any near him?

Muffintopgalore · 22/01/2025 19:13

Ok thanks for the suggestions
will put them to dp

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