Hi Yellow Fox,

unfortunately, I don’t have any sort of experience like this to relate to but I’d like to offer whatever support and help I can.

It seems you still crave the loving care and support from your family otherwise you would’ve given the finger and moved on with your life.

Unfortunately, I think firstly, you need to accept them for who they are and try and understand why they’re like this.

Secondly, I think it’s great that you’re still making the effort with them. It’s obvious you care a lot. You could take a step back and see how they react. Do they suddenly miss you always being there for them and appreciate it more? Or alternatively you could just take a small step trying to get closer to them. Don’t open up yourself as making yourself vulnerable is hurting you more everytime. Maybe just organise a lunch date and first discuss frivolities and see where your relationships go from there?

I really hope it works out for you but my motto is appreciate the people that appreciate YOU. They don’t derserve you if they’re not grateful for you being in their life.

Good luck and let me know how it goes. Would love to hear from you!