SMTP (I.T. huh.. now I know how you can afford your own robbie lol...)
I have been riding Motorbikes since I was 15. Your family are reacting to a very sad and highly publicised event. They will get over it..
I attended my friends funeral the other week as he was clipped on his M/C on the M25 just past Clackett Lane Services. I still ride and the pressure is high still as my Mum and my partner knew him.
For some it is in their blood. M/C is for me and since my first flight, so have helicopters been.. well flying full stop TBH.
Anyway, what I mean to say is that I have been there with loved ones way too many times after the tragic deaths of friends... They normally get over it given time and patience.
You have to have your dreams otherwise what is the point? Just keep that healthy level of caution and double check everything..
On a lighter note.. If you do decide to give it up.. You may want to let Whirlygig have a few hrs in your Robbie first :-)) Or if you just want to keep it, I am certain you will have no shortage of offers to keep the Robbie running....
SL