The part that stings most is that my family has quietly stopped expecting me. They make their plans around my absence now, don't ask if I'll be there, don't look disappointed when I'm not. I wanted to be missed, and instead I've somehow become optional in my own home.
More people experience this than they realize.
Your family has stopped expecting you home, and you've become optional to them.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.