My family experiences are different from yours, mcl, and maybe yours as well, Anne. But....... boy can I relate to the difficulty of knowing that one's family/support system are not on board with mental health/therapy/one's diagosis!!! I don't know how to describe it but it's almost like there's not enough emotional space to talk about these issues when they are ongoing. (Don't get me wrong, it can be good to vent!!!! But ultimately that hour is too short and doesn't life have more pressing issues?). ITA that looking at family issues from a safe distance can definitely help but usually after family visits I need a little space from therapy otherwise it's too much.