Families can be tough on us simply because they do not understand what we go through in life or they think their answers are always best. I take the high road and simply shrug it off, may be tough to do at times but holding it in takes a lot of energy and will wear us down.
Do you have any hobbies you could maybe get into, I learned I liked Yoga at the age of 50 and it really relaxes me. Not sure what it's like there but the community centers here seem to have something on the go just about every night.
Hang in there, you are doing great, 11 months is something to be very proud of.
Andrew