@MelanieSimlish I didn't see your original post so don't know what you're dealing with, but I'm glad you came here and you feel a little better now. Did you know that the saying "blood is thicker than water" originally meant the opposite of what it does now? Blood referred to people you chose to become blood brothers with, or who fought with you on the battlefield. Water referred to amniotic fluid (the "water" when a pregnant woman's water breaks) or family. Family is certainly important and they should support you, but friends (both IRL and online) can offer support just as well, if not better sometimes. :)
