My brother is very verbally abusive at times with no remorse or apologies and then at family get togethers acts if nothing’s wrong and we’re sick of it. He won’t get help and thinks he’s justified in his actions all the time and we feel we’re just enabling him. I try to keep it civil at family events but still feel uneasy around him. Any advice would appreciated
This is a tough situation for you and your family. I used to suffer emotional abuse like this from a past (now deceased) husband. He never apologized for his ill-behavior. I think keeping it cool at family gatherings is smart. Blow ups at events are traumatizing for everyone. I gather he is abusive only one on one with you? How do you feel you are enabling him?