Dear Abby: I want to distance myself from my abusive brother, but my elderly mother refuses admin 1 week ago USA Update Comments Off on Dear Abby: I want to distance myself from my abusive brother, but my elderly mother refuses 0 Views Dear Abby doles out advice to a woman who wants to separate herself from her emotionally abusive brother but her elderly mother will not let her. Share Facebook Twitter Stumbleupon LinkedIn Pinterest