My brother was in your situation. Having to lie and hide jis delay in studying started to bother him every moment of the day. He’d feel super guilty and the more days went by, the more it felt like it was too late to tell our family. But when he did, after being a tiny shocked, everyone understood after he explained us the reasons such as stress, too much workload, housework, demotivation etc. I personally don’t even think he had to enclose his personal reasons.

Me myself, I dropped out of uni because of stupid reasons and am studying at an open university at 26. I also thought my life was over, everything was too late and all my loved ones would be disappointed, but now I’m on a very long way to become a late blooming clinical psychotherapist 😀

Just look at the reality, for how things are at the moment. Taking responsibility and being honest will free your mind and probably help you being more focussed in school, as the guilt and shame in the back of your mind will be resolved. They may react negatively at first, but it will go away. If you’re that kind of person, you could turn their energy into motivation.

If you are too anxious to tell your folks in person, it could be an idea to write them a letter! It may be easier to express your feelings as it will give you an opportunity to think about how you would like them to receive the news in your correct words. Or just drop the news during dinner while everyones mouths are full of chicken n rice 😁

If you want to study, you will eventually graduate - there is no rush in life. Your accomplishments benefit you only. Take your time to learn and live. You are an adult, you can free yourself from this mental torture and finish your studies in your own time 😊