I agree, make you're own family, they'll guide, support and relate. The outside world is still kinda retarded regarding mental disorders, I swear they think we foam at the mouth running around nude biting people and are contagious! Lol. Don't feel bad, she gave you an honest answer, thats not to say she would treat you like that, and... if she is a tad bit on the 'retarded' side maybe a bit of education would be enlightening, but its how things are in that specific culture. Vent, rant or cry away, here's always someone to listen