Interesting.
Since your daughter is in Lithuania attending/attended school, it's safe to say you're Lithuanian?
If so, I wonder if these things you mention are a Lithuanian/Eastern European mindset?
My parents/grandparents are/were Lithuanian.
My parents sound like yours.
I have not spoken to them since June this year after my mom said I was "one of those people" for not encouraging my kids to get jabbed.
There have been other family instances where my mom & grandmother made some insane comments that floored me but they thought it was fine/okay.
(Regarding a personal situation I'd rather not share in the open here).
One thing I did learn, and as @vincentkennedy alludes to, I created a new path for me, my wife & kids a few years ago.
I was "stuck" for so many years that people are not use to seeing this new me.
For me, it was for the better in all areas of my life.
It actually saved my marriage.
For others, they see it as "out of character" because they were use to the old m

Martin. although a Ocean separates us, you and I are a lot in common. These are very difficult truths for us. I married a malignant narcissist my first time and I am still paying for it 22 years later and 14 since our divorce. My brothers are CEO's and make a million a year and are completely blind also. My mom would believe me but she has Alzheimer's. Praying for you brother

These are real betrayals, this is real war. My family is splintered as I am the only dissenting voice. Siblings spewing irrational hate at my resistance to the lies, screaming demands that I get our parents shot up again ."it's not voodoo!!" wild eyes scream. Calm logical discussions with a PHD sibling that end in personal insults (not from me). I continue with patience. I have been vocal, aware and openly articulate since the beginning of this but it seems that nothing I have said could be received. Data, Facts, Science, curious questions... my children did not listen, now my grandchildren are at risk. No true friends left as the last few have run out of patience now that "nothing is happening", prefer to talk about "normal things"... Oh God, forgive them.

I am so sorry Martin, I too have and am having a similar experience. My only comfort is hopefully they will wake up, if not, remember we all choose our own path and chose this time to live. Your lesson may not be the same as theirs and vice - versa - Best of luck prayers for you..God Bless