Hey, are you angry for any of us for gaining weight? No? Well, then don't be angry at yourself either!
Congrats on deciding to do this, being on this forum has really helped me

My non-fat friends can sympathise to a certain extent, but if you've never been through it... Well, you know where I'm going with this. We have ALL been through it, or we currently are!
I doubt your family deserves a "better" you... I'd like to hope they love the one they have just fine! Do it for yourself

Even after 5lbs I found a lot of activities easier, your body will respond to you treating it well! You'll find NSVs (non-scale victories) if you're looking out for them, and they really are the best
You can love yourself and still change yourself, if you feel negative thoughts creeping in, just remember these are more likely to send you off-track than anything! When you're talking to yourself, or about yourself, imagine you're talking about one of us, or a friend. If you wouldn't say it about someone you love, don't say it about yourself!
We're all here for you

Get settled in and congratulate yourself on the start of your journey to a healthier life!