did i ruin everything

i am 20 and my brother is 11. ever since our dad went to prison in may, his mental health has been dwindling. i found one of his accounts where he has been posting concerning content talking about wanting to take his own life and venting in general. i felt sick seeing it bc like that is my baby brother and can’t bear to see him like this.

i mentioned to him that i found the account and that i wanted him to know me and my mom and sisters love him and are here for him, and that i didn’t want to invade his privacy but i was worried about him and i don’t want to lose him. he told me he didnt want my mom to know about it and i told him she wouldnt be upset and only wants to help him, and that i couldnt let it go because i’d rather annoy him than lose him. i also told him that i went through something similar at his age and i wished that someone had helped me, and i dont want to see him go down that path.

he took down the account and i just feel terrible that i messed everything up.

Posted Dec 3, 2025, 1:42 AM UTC

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