Sheepish...what doesn't break us...makes us strong. You are a strong person. You didn't let this traumatic experience break you. Instead you opened up to a community that needs to hear your words of wisdom.
Family, in my opinion, should first and foremost support us...right or wrong. To have them turn their backs on you...tells me that they are the weaker ones.
Stand proud, sheepish..
Huuuuuuuuuugs