Hi Emptybee,
I also struggle to connect with my family ...mainly because they dont really talk to each other - just talk AT each other. At family gatherings , no one listens, the discussions get competitive and they dont like to back down ..

! Ive had more success making friends ..but find it hard to hold on to them when depression takes hold. I struggle to be there for them when I feel soooo low and out of energy myself. I end up isolating myself and thats where Im at just now... This is the only outlet I have ..and it helps alot just to know people are out there feeling the same as me.

Im a good listener ..so if you want to share Im listening and hope I can be a good friend