I can relate Chandler... I am staying with family who are "supportive of me". They know about my mental health issues but the one time I raised my voice, my sister told me that she was afraid I would get a knife and threaten her family (can you say stigma and ignorance)? They were trying to save me from being on SSDI and food stamps and bad housing situations... but you know what, I would rather be free than have my well meaning family redo my wardrobe, make me quit smoking, keep me busy so I can't work on my non profit biz (it would have gotten me out of my sister's house by next month) but they have no interest in listening to me. So I am working on my brother in law's business, having to lecture me on what I eat "because they care". I even quit smoking and I didn't want to just so they wouldn't have to smell it on me. Their son is cognatively challenged and whenever I advocate for him, they get on my case too.

I'd rather live in a shelter and have my freedom to look, eat and smoke as I please instead of having material goods shoved at me as an "improvement in life". I have 2 Coach purses I don't need that would have fed a lot of people.

I've decided to hang in there until I get a job and move out, then I will start my non-profit business. When it's up and running and supports me, that will be my revenge.

In the meantime, remember that this IS a temporary situation. It's good to get out and away from them as much as possible. Your mental health is the most important...you are important and worth it!

I can totally relate to what you have shared. I am sending hugs.