don't go. the world will not end. yea they will say bad things about you but still the world will not end..& really if that's how they treat you, then are they really worth it.

make plans to see your parents on your own...no need for the drama.

family can be assclowns. (burroclowns in case this gets bleeped out) if it comes down to have to go & it's awful...change it to make better for you..no one says that those rules are etched in the tablets that came down from the mount. you'll see life will get easier..plus family will realize that hey, you do have both a backbone & a fine working brain and can defend yourself quite nicely.

example. my evil monster of a mother was in a rehab place for broken hip. she was just an awful woman, and my abuser to booty. thing was I was the only child around to care for her so I got stuck with it..& it was hell on earth. after a full day of work I would go vidit her & she would just abuse me more. people said you MUST visit her she is your MOTHER. after a bit I realized that you know, I don't have to visit her...she doesn't appreciate it and it is not doing me any good. so I stopped. others were just appalled. felt much better. took a giant load off my shoulders. let them say what they want..they never stepped up to visit so screw them...slightly different situation then yours but same mindset.

stand tall. be brave.