While whatsthatrekt might have been a bit harsh with a weird conclusion, there is truth in what he said. Even your response seem rooted in selfishness. Are the parents beyond redemption? Because of the wrong they have done, does it negate all their rights? Can they not be forgiven by your 'boyfriend', forever must their relationship be bad?

If your 'boyfriend' confronts his parents, he does this for you. He certainly doesn't have to. He does this selflessly.

Again as another person mentioned, this is too much for a year old relationship. I didn't know if there was any bouncing back from this. Even though it wasn't his fault, sweeping this under the rug and months of emotional torture is too much for me. I told him that I wanted a break. At least for a few weeks. At least until he deals with this. To also give myself time to think about whether or not I can move past this.

FYI, while there is a difference between taking a break and breaking up...read what you've written. "any bouncing back from this" "too much for me" "whether or not I can move past this". That is a lot of foreshadowing. Meanwhile, no hint of consideration for what your 'boyfriend' is going through.

I'm sorry you experienced what you experienced - your 'boyfriend' definitely needed to know the truth. Going back to what whatsthatrekt alluded to though, your 'boyfriend' gave you his support - you withdrew yours at a critical time.. "at least until he deals with this".

I'm not saying you don't have the right to be selfish - but in the subreddit called "relationship_advice", selfishness is something that needs to be called out, for they need to be moderated in a well-functioning relationship. Something to consider in your next relationship.