Family member bought some BTC in 2021 at 66k and watched it plummet from that day on. They didn't sell but everyone else in the fiat family has been rolling their eyes the last 3 years at any mention of BTC being the future of money. Of course their fiat money has no future having already lost about 20% since 2021, if they are lucky. 

Recent message I received - it must feel quite exciting again for anyone owning bitcoin.

I'd say that after 3 years of stomach churning learning experience, the word is vindicating rather than exciting. 

They rolled their eyes again when I said this time next year BTC will hit the moon.

 If history repeats another family member will buy a small amount at this cycle's ath around 400k. And watch it plummet and drive everyone else to distraction with complaints about how much they lost.