I don't know how much stevepavlina.com or erinpavlina.com you've read, so I may be telling you what you already know.
You can improve your situation by attracting to you the life that you really want. If you haven't already, watch
The Secret or read about
Intention-Manifestation or listen to the
Introduction to Abraham in order to learn about the Law of Attraction. (I wouldn't introduce your family to these concepts if I were you; they sound like Skeptics with a capital 'S'.) Use one of those tools (really, they're all the same tool) to attract to you the future that you want.
Also, realize that this situation will make you an extremely strong person. Practically all of the great people in history had times in their lives when they were confronted with "rock-bottom" situations. Think of your situation as the trial-by-fire that prepares you for great success--and it will be so.
I hope that's helpful to you. I think I can speak for most or all of the people here when I say that we're in your corner.