How to explain to others?
hey yall,
I have a brother who since 15 (he’s now 28) has been an addict. He is secretive, distant and lies all the time. because of this we are not that close. It is nearly impossible get to know him because he constantly lies about where he lives, works, if he’s sober etc. He also has a child and another on the way (with two different women) that he does not support or know that well.
I am meeting my partners parents for the 1st time. They have a large close knit family and I know they are going to want to know about mine.
In your experience what is the best way to navigate this?
I don’t want to lie but I also don’t want them to think I am a cold hearted person who just has chosen to not be close to their younger brother.
TL:DR How do I explain to my in-laws that my brother is an addict and I’m not close with him without it changing their opinion of me.