i think a lot of us feel as you do...about family. like the saying goes, you can pick your friends but not your family. imho, you just do what feels best for you. it sounds like you've got a good head on your shoulders. you've got a plan for your future. it's like they say, plan your work, then work your plan! i don't get it either when i don't get the support i'm looking for from family but my T reminds me, why are you so surprised? ..like i already know this about them. lol. it would help tho if you networked out at school and made some friends. my friends mean so much to me and are there no matter what. i can't say that about my family.