It seems to me how you explained your thoughts to JB in this post would be the perfect way to talk to your family. If you are close to them,(and you certainly seem to be by the tone of your post), and they truly love you, they will in time understand how important it is to you to be able to count on their support.
As I have seen a number of times on this board, what counts is actions, not words. With time, your family will see your h is serious in his attempts to reconcile, and hopefully they will accept it at face value.
Just my 2 cents, have a good holiday!!
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O GOD THY SEA IS SO GREAT AND MY BOAT IS SO SMALL!