I am sorry your family hurt you so much. It is so hard when the people we rely on to support and nurture us say things that are hurtful. It is unfortunate that when you told them it was bothering you that they continued. Sometimes people express how they feel in ways that hurt us. It sounds like they really don't understand why you are hurt. Maybe you can explain to them specifics on how they hurt you to explain yourself. I really don't think they are deliberately trying to hurt you. I know even now when family meets we all bring up the times where each of us has done something humerous. Although it sometimes hurts it is a shared experience. I hope that you can tell them and they understand how much this is hurting. Please don't give up as it is bothering you so much.

BB