First Welcome to PC!

I'm glad you were able to take the step and post and vent as necessary...that is exactly why PC is here...

Gossip...happens a lot in a family...If family is making you feel that way mabe it is time to take a break and rethink how you may want to approach them in the future...so go ahead and separate (not sever) for awhile.

For Father's day a card and a quick phone call would be nice...

During the time of separtion write down what boundaries you would want should you decide the break is over with. This will help you a lot if and when you decide your up for asserting how you feel...