Coping With Closed-Minded People

[Mickeylutz]

My friend was having a conversation with his sister last night. They disagree about many things, but until this point, they have managed to still be friends. They have talked about drugs before but this night was more emotionally charged than other nights because my friends brother just died. A good friend of the deceased brother was at my friend's house earlier, and my friends mother and sister thought he was 'drugged'. My friend was very angry at his mother and sister for stereotyping, prejudging and judging this man who, in truth, was not 'drugged'.

Anyways, my friend was talking to his sister later that night. My friend tried, as he had in the past, to explain to his sister why drugs, when used responsibly, are not bad, and can even help people. He became frustrated after she become more and more hostile towards him. My friend admitted, proudly, that he was a 'druggie' and his sister replied "Then I guess we will not be close in this lifetime". This was very hard for my friend to hear, especially after just losing his brother. My friend wants to reach out to his sister so badly, but cannot find the right way to do it. He would appreciate any advice on how to do this.