It will be hard but you can do it. The book that forgive77 mentions is really good. It has examples of symptoms, what you may say and what they may think you mean. It has really helped my husband understand me more. It also helped my daughter and she is 16 yr. You could ask them to go with you to one of your appointments. Like your pdoc or T. You could have them go to a support group in your area. Both my moms (adopted) (biological) are very religious as well and always told me to not take my meds just pray and have faith God will heal you. He has healed me but it was up to me to keep taking my meds, understand my illness and to forgive myself for my past actions before I knew what I was dealing with. Which was over 20 yrs till now. There is a website I will look for, it had things to do with bp taking meds and things like that. I will try to find it for you and send it to you. This may help. Give them time once they do go with you to your pdoc or T. It is hard for anyone to accept this even for us. They will come around.