I too am newish here haven't posted much been afraid to because never know what to post. But I too am looking for support. I am here if you are looking for a friend. As for others understanding it takes time I have found some understand faster then other some never seem to understand. My therapist helped some with meeting with my mom and I together once I was kinda ready. She also gave me advice for my friends some understand or at least seem to accept it and don't say much about it others I have said little or nothing to over the years and have just let them draw their own conclusions as to how they chose to accept and handle things etc. I don't have a lot of friends. I wish I could help more. I am a good listener though and will be here for you.