Hi LostandLonely. Welcome to the site. I feel your pain. I have many of the same experiences you have had. They are painful and take a lot of strength, not only to live through, but to work through.

It's hard to reach our after you've "been burned", but I hope you can. It sounds like you need somebody to talk to. As far as your brother goes, that comment must have really hurt you. I'm sorry he said that to you! Remember though, what other people say does not make it TRUE!

Take care, and I am sending warm hugs your way