That really sounds even more familiar. The problem mine have is that my mum has the same diagnosis but with very different causes and they're assuming that my mum's experience is exactly the same as mine. So I've tried to help them understand but they just don't want to hear it. They already know and as far as they're concerned I just need to pick myself up and ignore it - pretend I'm happy!

It's good that you've talked to them and there's less animosity again. I'm giving mine time after my last visit home to process things but for the most part I've given up on them being supportive. That doesn't mean that you have to as well though.