Hello Nick,
God your path sounds eerily familiar to my own. It is certainly an emotional rollercoaster of a ride going on the path to work out just what the hell is going on?!? The despair stage was the worst and trying to explain to friends and family why all of a sudden you do not seem to 'love life' as much was pretty tough!
I never once tried to force my views on to people but there was a feeling of duty to inform. In the end I just subtly planted a few seeds and over the years their eyes got a little wider to the reality we are living in.
As for the Bitcoin!!! Just don't :'( I was working as a web developer at the time and came across it way back when, did not follow my gut on that one.....
Anyway all to best to you and look forward to your future posts!
PEACE! @lifefrommyeyes
I totally hear you! I was always the black sheep of the family but especially after I woke up and started spreading truth. Thanks for the response!