I think it depends on what you mean by "supportive." If by supportive you mean enabled me to continue in my destructive coping habits, then no, they were not. If you mean supportive of my recovery, then yes, they were. My parents were understandably distraught and devastated when they first found out, and continued to suffer from fear and sadness and disappointment over the years as I continued to SH. Eventually they took a stand and pushed me to get the help I needed. I am very grateful to them for it, although I was angry at the time.