discobob Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 My half brother, who is only 22 months older than me passed away the other day. We were estranged but apparently he didn't do well in life. I have been informed he had Diabetes. had 2 strokes, then in hospital caught Covid and ended up on life support for a spell and came through that. He apparently discharged himself from the hospital last week so he could look after his dog. They think he died on Saturday Morning - police had to break in Monday evening. Apparently the house he was in was in the realms of them you have seen on the news lately. Although I haven't seen him for about 28 years and we never lived together I still find myself getting upset by it. He was 56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, discobob said: Although I haven't seen him for about 28 years and we never lived together I still find myself getting upset by it. He was 56 Still a sad thing. My condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 Estranged or not, they were a sibling and you once spent time together, your bound to feel a sense of loss. My condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 Still a loss, sorry to hear of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 Despite having contact with a relative who was distant, a loss can still be upsetting. You still had some type of bond and when we lose someone that bond however thin or fragile can resurface. My condolences also. atb 7diaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 Sorry to hear of your loss. You might have been estranged but he was still your brother. Just find time to grieve anyway you need. best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 If the bond is there then it’s a loss, no matter how distant. The father of my ex was hopeless as a Dad, absolutely feckless, but when he died she felt the loss. I think much of it is the sadness brought through realising how much better it could have been. You have my sincere condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 We all say we do not care but when things happen we really do care. we all done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted November 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 Thanks guys, reading your responses has helped a lot 👍 Just waiting for the coroner now and we can then sort out his funeral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 I hope all goes as well as it can. There must be a such mixture of emotional stresses and thoughts so make sure you take time out to do some things you enjoy and clear your head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minky Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 He had choices. What's happened to the poor dog.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 sorry for your sad news, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted November 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 10 hours ago, Minky said: He had choices. What's happened to the poor dog.? That is really playing on me - I heard on Tuesday that it was going to the Dogs Trust in Liverpool (Huyton) but I have had a look on the site and there is nothing there matching the description. I may try and contact the police to find out. We are unable to take it as we have two at the moment with one not too good (nearly 15) and is costing us a bomb in vet fees and after last night - carpet cleaners - and we don't want to bring in another one at this time - buuuuut if it was a must we would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minky Posted November 12, 2021 Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 It's a dificult situation when a dog is coming to the end of the line. I've got that with an elderly spaniel. Several people have said to me to put her down but we get round the odd accident and the finicky fussy non eating but Every morning she greets me with a wagging tail and we have had many years of good hunting partnership behind us. She isn't in pain but I know the inevitable is coming and when I know the time is right I will do my duty. A lot of these homes don't keep them long before they knock them on the head. Old and difficult ones that they can't afford to feed for long are dispatched. they keep advertising for people to adopt a dog that was bought as a toy during the pandemic and are now being dumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted November 12, 2021 Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 You will know when think of the dog's quality of life. It is never easy but for the best friend who as loved you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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