This is the worst it can be. Any change to this situation, no matter how they respond, will be an improvement. You’ll know, one way or another, and depending on their choices, they may get to keep their child.

You’re a strong one.

That took a lot of courage, and I'm really proud of you. We're here for you.

Yayy, I hope it goes well!

Congratulations! I sent a very similar message to my family a few weeks ago. No matter how anyone responds, at least you don’t have to live with the dread of it hanging over you anymore! I hope they’re surprisingly supportive. I’m proud of you, and here if you need anything 💜

I left home at 17 and spent a little time homeless before getting life sorted. I didn't go no contact and looking back that was a mistake. Nothing I ever needed came from them and they were only a drain on my resources. I am now 38, so 21 years out, and I am now fully no contact for 9 years and they have been the best 9 years so far. Not saying you have to go no contact, but if you do you will survive.

I'm proud of you, sing that takes courage and energy. So your other family members besides your parents are informed as well, right? If you blocked your parents, do you still see their responses in the group chat?

Regarding your other family members, I think it's helpful to try to radiate confidence in your "decision" and to not fail to convey that is a relief rather than a burden / it makes you happy. I know from your posts that you're eloquent and not toooo shy, but some people are different when talking to family, so I just wanted to make sure.

Stay strong, darling! 😘

I hope it goes well <3

I think you're very strong for coming out to them despite how they might react.

That is a beautifully written message. I hope they take it well. I wish you the best!

I am so proud of you. I hope for the best but I feel anyways you will be better in one form or the other. Your message to them was really nice. I am rooting for you!! (੭˃ᴗ˂)੭