I have had to do it too. My brother is the biggest one. He is an alcoholic of the worst kind. Never held a job. 5 kids with 5 different women all who had zero self esteem he could easily manipulate and control. The last one he had a daughter with and my daughter got close to her. Now it seems we wont see her again. It's not an issue for me but my mom and daughter are hurt and I'm not ok with that. Then my mom was really sick and I could have used some support taking care of things. That was the final straw. I found myself in a furry at Christmas time and I went after him. Admit your a drunk and we can start dealing with it. Although all the help in the world wont help someone who won't help themselfs.
He probably doesn't have long left because of his alcoholism. He isn't even the same person I grew up with. He has never held a job on and on. I am not going to be part of it anymore. Its had as the older brother to have to move along but it's in everyone's best interest at this point.