“I just don’t see the point of meditation outside of a monastery or temple. Sooner or later, some tw*t is going to ruin your day and undo all the work you’ve put in.”

Kind of what you’re attempting here, it seems. Based on the things you described, specifically mentioning being ridiculed by family, more than once, leads me to believe ththat you have a complex relationship with your own family or friends, or general social anxiety that makes you concerned with being taken as a fool, that’s hindering your ability to meditate. The only reason to meditate may be a means of escapism, yet the very cause is hindering it.

What I mean to say is, it may not be the answer to your current situation, there may be some self image issues, whether inflicted by others or yourself, you need to address.