Thank you for the replies everyone, and thank you for the link Jgnat.
The more I think about it, the more it feels like I will end up having to go the route of meeting with him(them).
Just when I get very comfortable with things, this comes along. DAing is on my mind alot now. I don't think any of my family members would shun me. Besides, my mother remained friends with a DFed sister, so i'm very positive on the thought that she wouldn't shun her own son. If I did take that step, I think it would make things "weird" for sure.
R.F.