It does make a big difference being able to talk woth someone close to you who listens with empathy, not judging you or defending others but just listening to you. My family i think are extremely dysfunctional and after a few suicide attemps the attitudes of my family towards me have not changed. They did for like a day but that was it... My sister listened but i could tell it was hard for her to get past certain things.. She seemed to understand the things i struggle with but she cant help.
Sometimes talkin to people your close to about things can make things worse if there not understanding to you and not empathetic... The first things people seem to do is jump on the defensive.. If you are in therapy you could ask what options are available to you for family therapy. It always helps to have a mediator around to point out when things are getting a bit out of control. I think every household needs a mediator:p
Also sometimes if you voice your feelings to people they rack themselves with guilt if they feel responsible somehow, so be wary...
U have a good support network here anyway
