Hi Aeryn,
A big Aussie welcome back to Susan's family. It's good of you to drop in again and say "Hi". Hope you like it here, and you stay for a while longer this time. No pressure, only if you like. I did the same thing years ago. Stayed away for over 10 years. (Silly me)
There is a mountain of information, resources and friendship waiting for you here, you just need to jump in start talking and ask any question you like. You're quite safe here and we are very accepting.
Sad you're family have taken that path. They're the overall losers, not having a beautiful son like you around. It sound like the real winner is you. Accepting yourself IS the most important part of this journey. What others think is totally their business. They're not living in your body, and until such time as they are, they have no right to judge you. You're in control, keep it that way.
Looking forward to hearing more of your story in time to come, but in the meantime, be safe, well and happy.
Lotsa huggs
Catherine