How can I cope with my family not accepting me as being gay?

Some people cannot accept other people when they confess that they are gay. Keep in mind that your family might not accept it now, but they might accept it later on.

It's difficult for families to accept a person's homosexuality however it's really normal to be a gay. You can make them understand, show them what's going in world with LGBTQ community. Society is changing its views on it. Your sexuality doesn't define you. You are a human regardless of sexuality. You can make them understand all this. Hopefully it can change their view and you will able to cope.

It's a very difficult situation, but you can still find supportive people who will be by your side! The most important thing is to work on your confidence to keep your strength and self-love despite your family's views. Then, you can try to look for the support of friends or other people you trust, and from the LGBTQ+ community. Many of them have been through the same as you, their support can be extremely helpful. Just remember you're never alone! As for your family, you can make sure that your family knows that you're always gonna be there to answer their questions, if they ever decide to give a chance to this part of you and get to know you better.

You cannot control other people, but you can control your reactions to them. You cannot make them accept you, and you cannot, and should not, change because of what they believe. You need to let your family know that your preferences don't define you as a person, and you cannot change the fact that you like the same sex. Coping mechanisms can include things like journaling or drawing, painting or working with clay. Everyone's coping mechanisms are different, so you need to try different things to see what suits you best in order to find a proper outlet for your feelings.