Can I really go on with my life even if my family doesn't accept what I am?

Sometimes your family isnt always going to agree with a lot of the decisions you make in your life. But that doesnt mean you should change yourself in order to fit their expectations. Do what makes YOU happy and if theyre your family and they really love you, theyll learn to love what you've become

Your life will ALWAYS be worth saving. Rejection is something that can damage us, especially when it comes from those we have held so close to our heart. Your family may one day see that you have been and always will be 100% acceptable. In the mean time, live life like you have always dreamed. You will gain many more loved ones who will catch you when you stumble.

That all depends on you and your family. These things must be a case by case basis. I lean heavily to Yes, Yes you can be who you are without your families acceptance but it must be admitted that depends on the value you place on the acceptance of your family.

Honestly, as the Official Family Disappointment : you can. Being yourself is more important than pleasing your family.

Yes, of course you can! The world we live in is finally coming to the conclusion that yes there are people out there who aren't straight. Not everyone is going to accept you, and as tough as it may sound- it gets easier. I know I had to accept the fact of that and eventually I hope that you will too.:D

Yes. It is really sad to see when people aren't accepted by their family when they come out, but you have to keep living your life. And it's hard, so hard, but you have so much potential and you can't let that go. And hey, when you loose one family, find another. Families aren't just a group of blood related people-they are people who love each other. Find a friend who you can lean on and support, just keep yourself going. Please go on with your life, you are going to do great things with or without your family.

Not being accepted is hard, it can be especially hard if you're not being accepted by family/friends. That doesn't mean that you can't go through life just fine. Just love yourself for who you are and you'll find true happiness.

You can, yes. But any time we are forced to make a choice between who we really are and who others want us to be, there are bound to be repercussions. Make sure you have a good support system by you in case coming out isn't a party. That way you can express your feelings in a safe place.

Absolutely. While family can usually provide support to those going through tough times, sometimes the family is the cause of such times. You are you, whether by choice or not, and anyone who doesn't accept you doesn't deserve your time and attention. You have to do what makes you happy, and you can't worry about anyone's approval, even your family's. If you want to be accepted by your family, then that is something you have to understand how to do on your own. You know your family better than anyone, and you know if they have the heart to change their minds or not, if that is even something worth considering.