I'm sure some of us have loving supportive families, I'm not among that group, unfortunately. I've been diagnosed as having Bioloar I, as has my son.

I've offered educational material, open conversations...books.
Only to run my into a wall. My mother still sees me as "the bad child" even at my mature age of 41.

I've sought help, been proactive in my care, stuck with routine as much as possible. Med compliant. They cannot see this as a health disorder. Yes, it does have to do with my brain, but how is that different from a pancreas that cannot make insulin?

I'd have little or nothing to do with them except I do not want to deprive my younger children their grandparents, and other family members.

I guess the gist of this is that I'm hurting from the lack of understanding. That's my problem. I know I can't change them, only my reaction to them.

Maybe I already know the answer: accept them for who and how they are. Any tips on making that acceptance easier?

Baa baa family black sheep,