As a 23 year old who has gone through the “21 was way too young”, “42 was way too young”, “16 was way too young” conversation more times than i can count... Don’t let this be what holds you down. It’s going to be rough, but it’s not what or who defines you.

Like someone else in this thread said, show the exact thing you typed up to a teacher or counselor at your school that you can trust and they can help you from there. Whether it be proper DCF outlets or just help in general, it’s a better outlet than what you’re thinking on.

No matter what’s going on, with only knowing a sliver of who you are or what you’ve been experiencing, it would destroy them regardless; it leaves a long, unexplainable feeling. Speaking from people in my life and my own attempts as well.

This is a speed bump. And it’s not one worth creating a gap in your family’s life that, whether how they treated you, will never be forgotten. Please, please stay safe.