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I really wish you the best of luck with your family. I may not personally know that exact situation, but I have seen first hand exactly what it does to people, and I know it really is rough. Hopefully over time they will finally be able to get it through their thick heads, but if not, maybe your plan to leave them out in the cold will do it (although it would suck for it to have to come down to that). And I can see how reconnecting with old friends could have you scared, because there's no way of telling how some people might react (even people you think you knew so well). So really, good luck, and don't try to let anyone put you down. I'm glad your dad at least is on your side, and you're not being just completely bombarded with negativity. It's always to have at least a few people to back you up and reassure you.