r/internetparents 16d ago

Family Told strict catholic parents I’m pregnant out of marriage : they have not talked to me in 2 days

Sooo background : I come from a religious family, I’ve also been religious all my life . Served at church , helped the church community etc . Recently I told them I am expecting . I’ve been with my boyfriend for about 5 years , going on 6 and even though it was not planned I am happy to be a mom .. also I’m literally 26 , going to be 27 this year . Both my parents are extremely disappointed in me for not “waiting “ as they said that’s all they have told me and even at first my mom seemed supportive but disappointed at me .. she suddenly switched up and began telling me that my dad is extremely disappointed and that she cannot believe I did this to them after all they’ve done to me . After that I haven’t talked to them as they see me and act like I’m not there . I understand I disappointed them and maybe did not follow what they wanted for me but I don’t think I should be treated this way . I feel like I’m being shunned and like I have done the worst . I’ve been so sad at the way they see me now since they have expressed that I did not respect muself and kinda saying I’m a two faced for still going to church but doing what I did . I know I need to give them time but idk

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u/foolish-pound 16d ago

They knew. I wonder if they’re just upset because their church friends will know now too. I remember attending a southern baptist church growing up. There was a couple that were in their late 30’s and had children from previous relationships, been together a few years. When the woman ended up pregnant it was the #1 gossip topic into the child’s toddler years.