We decided to move to Australia at the beginning of the 1st lockdown. I previously lived in aus for two years on a working holiday visa and dont even think i had a conversation about going there with my parents, it wasnt very well planned in all honesty.
this time was a lot different i brought my oh back from aus with me 7 years ago and two kids later we're heading back. Telling my mam and dad our plans was one of the hardest things ive had to do. Made it worse that we couldnt do it in person because of lockdown.
i think its best to bite the bullet and let them know, i remember stressing and feeling sick about telling them but as soon as i did it was a weight off.
my parents are really close with my little girls and i know it breaks their hearts but youve got to do whats right for yourself and your family.
in terms of timing i told them before i had applied for the visa, felt best for us but i think each to their own with that 1