Hi all,

Feeling really vulnerable typing all this up.. I'm unable to talk to anyone outside of my family about this as I guess I have a hard time being transparent with people on private matters. I'll get straight to the point; my brother has purposely closed himself off from the world for the last 4 years, staying in his room on a computer, only leaving to collect food our mum has prepared for him in the kitchen.. yet he demeans, disrespects, belittles her and picks on everything she does.. it breaks my heart because she's really such an amazing mum, she's got him all the mental health support he's needed, he's trans so she's done everything she could to support him through that journey and still nothing is good enough. She won't say anything or defend herself because She shouldn't feel that way about her own son who is a fully grown adult now and he should know much better than to be so cruel and careless with his words.

It's important to note that my brother believes

Last night my mum woke up at 4 am and she heard him talking to some stranger online who was saying extremely AWFUL things I won't get into what but it's all painting a very concerning picture and she's frightened of him and so am I. I'm frightened for her, for me, for my dad, for my dogs and my parents won't do anything but more importantly I'm not sure what they can do?? We're getting locks for our bedrooms. They're trying to find some assisted living solution for him so he can live separately from us where his needs might be better met but not sure what else anyone can do.. he can't stay this abusive character who doesn't work, doesn't help around the house, doesn't treat anyone with respect and expect unconditional love and support if he's going to make everyone who loves him feel petrified..

This post is mostly venting but I'm hopeful someone will offer something helpful or can share some similar experience they overcame to give me and my family faith. Thank you !