When I came out… I was super scared of how my parents would react. At first they reassured me that I was still their son and they loved me no matter what. Thing is, my family is religious, so once they actually realized I was serious… that’s when the negative speech started. I was disowned, kicked out at age 18, and I am now just trying to reconnect with my family. I hope no one else has to live through something like I did. (M/20/Gay)