He still lives at home with our elderly parents and is starting to drain my father’s finances, as my brother isn’t contributing at all.

A reader asks for advice on helping her brother find his purpose again after taking a year long break from work.

Over a year and a half ago, my brother abruptly quit his job, planning to take just a three-month. He had substantial savings, so we all supported his decision to take some time off. However, those three months have now stretched into a year and a half.

Over a year and a half ago, my brother abruptly quit his job, planning to take just a three-month sabbatical. He had substantial savings, so we all supported his decision to take some time off. However,

Your brother is likely already having difficult conversations with himself every day. You’re right; he may be struggling with low self-esteem, a sense of worthlessness or even d