That was so entertaining to read 
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Ahh family, generational unnecessary loyalties we keep dragging :)
Break free!!
Apart from all mentioned above and not just to finish with that habit, i strongly recommend you to get the Smart Cord Cutter you can read more about it here
The Smart Cord Cutter Field: New Release
And
The Crucible of the Past : New Release
They would change your life. And have you filling those “empty” spaces with good things, not food ;)