Good post.
No, they were not willing to understand, but I also know those were hard times for us.
My family of origin showed the most understanding, b/c they lived the same nightmare I did growing up.
My extended family, aunts, uncles, people I looked up to were caring on one hand, intolerant and mean on the other hand. One uncle said "weak minded". I try to stay away from him, though I idolized him while growing up.
My current Dr, specialty is addictionology, does not want to hear about it.
This is about the only place I talk about PTSD.
That is why I am really gratefull for this forum.