I'm sure the weight has been lifted. It's not easy dealing w/them.
Enjoy your holiday w/your family. I think things are starting to turn around for you and your family. Take some time to pamper yourself over the holidays and know that you are loved by all.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.