So, I got divorced in the last year. Unfortunately, this was my 2nd time getting divorced, so I was taking it kind of hard. I was struggling to remain positive about life in general. I was, and still am dealing with depression, and my family noticed. Two of my brothers decided to talk to me about it. Both RMs one a bishop's counselor. They felt it necessary to tell me I needed to start going to church, as well as paying tithing again. This was just the beginning. My communication with them after, mostly through text, was simply links to TSCC quotes, talks and magazine articles. The last message I received from my the younger brother was just a link to a liahona article. No personal message from him, just a link that he assumed I would be overjoyed to read. Messages from the bishopric brother went from checking in, to only excerpts and daily steps from the addiction recovery handbook. I know they both mean well, and that they do care, but this was extremely offensive to me. I told the bishopric brother to stop. It wasn't helping me. He asked what I wanted and said he was only trying to help. I said, I want you to be my brother! Not a member of the bishopric!

Sadly, this damaged my relationship with them, and I've not really spoken to either of them since. It's been several months. I just wonder who else has had to endure this type of family 'help' and how you handled the situation.