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It sounds like you were practically an angel in his life who helped him enormously. And from what you described, he wanted to be relieved from his suffering. You sound like an amazing human being and I'm sure your brother valued you beyond words.
Really take your time and care for yourself. Just because you anticipated his death doesn't make grieving easier. And there's no right or wrong way to grieve. Two months ago I read a book that helped me: "Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief" by Joanne Cacciatore.
Sending you strong, positive healing thoughts.
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