A few months ago, while my older brother was in rehab, it was discovered that his liver and kidneys were failing due to his alcohol consumption. The doctor told my family he had 2 weeks to live, but then his condition improved and his levels became normal again. Since then, my brother has continued to drink and has been hospitalized multiple times because of it. I believe he has been intentionally trying to kill himself, so I've been trying to make him feel more useful by asking him to do little favors. I would also do activities with him to show him that his presence is valued, I would help him look for jobs, etc. However, last night he returned to the hospital because he was having trouble breathing. His cirrhosis is very bad, and he is bleeding internally, but they don't know where from. He was told he doesn't have much longer to live. I feel I might not have been consistent enough in verbally expressing my appreciation or in just engaging him in conversations, and my youngest siblings have called him a drunk to his face and I did not defend him (not his actions). I believe this is part of the reason why he hasn't stopped drinking. I have not lost faith in my brother, but I also want to be realistic. Do you think if I donate part of my liver to him and give him more encouragement that he will stop? I don't feel right taking away his alcohol because he makes his own choices after all, and he will find a way to get it anyway, but he knows how our family feels about it, and I will refuse to drive him home if he buys alcohol. I want him to have the liver, but I don't know if I trust him with it. What would you do? Is there hope for my brother? He is 29.