i think your post was enlightening and great, i've lived it myself too. i am schitzophrenic and no one in my family understood and they abused me instead of loving me and accepting my illness. i was thrown in a psych ward although i did need it, but felt no love or acceptance from my family, although my mother was there for me. at one point i was told to get over it which is the stupidest thing i've ever heard. i really liked your post and it hit home, i feel for you and hope you feel better, i understand.