Ilostmystripes

Any advice for someone who has been released from prison for drug charges? My younger brother has been and out of jail and programs for drugs and other things drugs have made him do since the day he turned 18, he is now 24. He has run our family into the ground financially, stolen from us, broken our trust, and is so dependent on my father to help out that we can't go on vacation. What's the best way to encourage someone like him to better himself and get back on the right track?

I don't think I would like if he saw other people, but I feel like I'm smothered. I don't think that I'm happy with him anymore, but the very thought for not having him around anymore gives me an anxiety attack since I don't have anyone here for me (friends, family,etc). I'm not sure where to go from here.

What is your opinions on taking a break in a relationship? I've been with my boyfriend for 6 years and recently have been considering taking a break from the relationship and moving out. I've lived with him since 6 months in to the relationship and never felt like we had that time to miss each other.

I think I do need to work on how I see myself. My self esteem and sense of self worth is at a all time low. I hope that I can crawl out of my hole.

Hey! Thanks for the AMA!

I am about to start a free trial for a pretty spendy gym that offers a lot of cross fit, reformer Pilates, yoga, and other add on classes. The membership for the add on classes is soooo much more expensive than a basic classes membership ($30 vs $129). Is there a way I can negotiate or any sales tips I can use with the sales person in order to get the better membership for a lower price?