I’m sorry that you are experiencing this kind of response from family. You have made your own conclusions about it and it is indeed likely that your family have felt very hurt and betrayed in the past and do not want to get their hopes up now. For you, it is good if you can keep your own feelings and motivation separate and just focus on the gambling-free life you need and want for yourself. It will take time, but I think your new way of life will eventually bear fruit in these family relationships – people may not be able to believe your words just now, but your actions will speak as time goes on.
It is good that you have some sympathy and understanding for what they may have gone through. Have your family members sought any support for themselves? – through the Family and Friends Forum here or through GamAnon, for example? It might be worth letting them have some info, but not in a ‘pushy’ way, while they are feeling so sceptical. Concentrate on your recovery for now and I hope you will see improvements in relationships in time and your patience will be rewarded one day.
Best wishes,
Monique