DEAR DEIDRE: MY younger brother has always been selfish and expected me to run around after him but I’m worried our relationship is beyond repair after his latest stunt. When he couldn’t afford the rent on his flat, I took him in. He lived with me for six years rent-free, only contributing to the bills.
I’m 43 and he’s 38. Recently, I told him I’d had enough and asked him to move out. He was furious and left boxes of his things which he is refusing to collect.
It’s been nine months now and I want a clearout but he won’t reply and says he’s got no room in his bedsit. Can I simply get rid of his things? Get in touch with the Dear Deidre team Every problem gets a personal reply from one of our trained counsellors. Fill out and submit our easy-to-use and confidential form and the Dear Deidre team will get back to you.
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After that, you are not obliged to keep it. Could you box up his possessions and deliver them to his new address? I’m sending you my support pack Standing Up For Yourself to help you..