This is inspiring stuff August.
I have some idea of what you're going through. My family situation is different. My parents are not religious, but when I dropped out of university my parents were hysterical for months. My mother cried most days, and didn't sleep for weeks. My dad shouted at me a lot and threatened to disown me and write me out of the will if I didn't return. He used guilt trip tactics as well ("Look at what you're doing to your mother" etc etc) and basically told me I had ruined his life.
However, they seem to have gotten over it now. It's taken 7 months and the sky still hasn't fallen it, much to their surprise.
I made it clear that they would either have to accept my decisions or lose their first born child. When they realised I was unshakeable in my resolve, that's when they came to terms with it.
I suspect your family will continue to be traumatized until they realise you mean it. When they do, it will get easier.
Best wishes.
Fraser
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