Pixel,
I am sorry you are having to go thru this...
It is really sad when ones family does not support them.
Alot of the disease has to do with flares, stress ect...and you staying in an upset state of mind just makes it worse.
I am lucky that now after 15 years my family I think finally understands but I just had to get where I toughened up and if I didn't feel good I stayed home, or in bed...look out for myself because only I knows what my body can handle.
The sad thing is with this illness other than a limp, some extra weight from the steroids I look perfectly fine.
Good luck,
Lisa