I'm just glad I have my sister. Not seen her in 15 years but we speak every few days. She understands because she was raised in the same problematic household. She also worked for a few years as a nurse in a hospital psych unit. I think that helps again in understanding her l'il brudder.

edit] I did mention earlier that I wasn't in touch much with family but I was referring to not being home for years. I'm near half a continent away without the wallet or courage to manage a comfortable homecoming.