I completely understand what you mean about the family not paying attention. It's good that your daughter is interested in your novel but maybe you should bring it up that you would appreciate them all paying attention, at least once in a while. Not sure if it would help but it could be worth a try?

Writing for me is a way to escape into a world of my own and also a way to make me feel less alone. It makes me sad to think that you find it lonely. It shouldn't be!

*squishes tight*