Hi, I am emotional ninja. Read my profile for my background and I think you will see there are worse things than family that ignore you. In my adult life (starting at 19, I'm 59 now) I have taken in countless people who had no where else to go. Some were friends, some acquaintances. Every one of them took advantage of me. Would I do the same again? You bet. Every human being has a right to expect help from his or her fellow beings. I am genuinely sorry about your family, however, I'm sorry to say I have seen their like more times than I can count. I have a young man living with me now for a very similar reason. I had not had contact with him in 15 years, but when I found out his situation I immediately sent him a bus ticket to come stay with me. I live on disability and things are tight, but we manage. I am so sorry there was no one there to do the same for you. Congratulations on surviving. You should be very proud of yourself. I would be proud to count you as a member of my family. If I can be of any help on line please let me know. Keep fighting the good fight!