How can I help him through this?

Question

Hello, well my little brother(14) is going through some rough times right now. He and his girlfriend for three years recently broke up. He's a mess!!! He's been pickig fights at school, his grades are dropping like crazy and he's really angry at times. However, at home he's calm and sad. It makes me so sad to see his teary eyes. Eventought I'm his sister, we are really close, so he knows I'm here for him. he just won't open up to anyone. What can I do?Thanks!!!

Answer 1

I have found that when you are wanting someone to open up to you it helps if you start by sharing something similar.  Share a similar story of when something like this happened to you and what you did. Let him know you understand what he is going thru and that you will be there for him.