My brother lost his battle

My brother has been lost in addiction for years, I tried for 15+ years to help him, but I had to step away and stop communication with him approximately 3 years ago for my mental health, due to his violence, emotional abuse and stealing from me. It was not a decision I made lightly.

I found out this morning that he was found hung in a wooded area. They were able to get a pulse back and he is in ICU in critical condition on life support, and is not expected to recover.

The guilt is eating me alive, the amount of regret I have for stopping communication with him. I just wish there was something I could have done 😭💔