Hi Sobertime,
I hear you. It hurts when the people you're closest to don't acknowledge what you're going through and how hard it is. But then, if they don't have a problem with alcohol, how could they understand the struggle? Yes, in concept, but if they don't have the cravings, the anxiety, the feelings of hopelessness ....
I get more support from people who've walked my path. I'm newly sober -- six months on Sunday -- and I'm just now starting to feel as if things could be leveling out a bit. A couple of weeks ago, when I last started feeling like nobody cared about me, I picked up the phone and called someone I knew was hurting. I might not get the support I'd like from my family or friends, but I sure as heck can support someone else the way I'd like to be.
Post/Read here often. People are great about helping.
Ddog