And this week, her estranged brother Andrew, 45, was spotted 'begging for money and living in a tent outside a supermarket'. For Cheryl, weed almost became a form of escapism during her teen years. I didn't know how I was going to cope with it, and the truth is, I didn't.' 'I didn't know what was happening, but I was sure his behaviour had to be linked to hard drugs.' I know I'm breaking her heart, but I'm not strong enough to sort myself out.'