I have just told my parents 2 weeks ago that i was gay, well anyone would think the world had come to an end.
Lucky i don't live at home because mum cleaned my room that i stay in when i go for a visit, and i got the most vile emails saying
horrid things.
I thought my parents loved me but looks like it has gone down the drain they have change their phone number and even changed the locks on the house. I feel totally gutted and even some of my friends have deserted me, treating me like i don't exist.
All i have done is cry these past two days i just can't seem to get moving again. I'm just hurt so bad it's unbearable. I didn't think people could be so cruel

People suck. Blood doesn't make family. I hope you will be in a better place some time soon and look on this as an empowering experience. Until then you have my love babe, take care.

Congratulations on coming out! But sorry to hear how some of your friends and family have reacted, that's terrible. Think of coming out as a positive experience, you're essentially starting your life with no secret for the first time, it might not seem like it now but one day you'll realise it's one of the best things you've done.

In this process you're essentially sorting your friends from those that don't really care about you. True friends will not care at all, they will see past it and view you as a friend regardless, these are the people you need to surround yourself with. Those that can't see you for who you are don't deserve to have you in their lives and you don't need them in yours.

Sending you a big hug from Adelaide!

do you have anyone?

there will be a picnic soon where you could meet lots of new friends - http://www.samesame.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=27540

Good on you for being brave enopugh to come out. If you parents cant handle it then you are better off without them. That is not to say this wont hurt but it will get better. And occasionally even the worst parents eventually get over it. Either way, I hope you feel better soon.

Parents need time to process this info. It was probably a shock and may also mean the end of their hopes and dreams for you i.e. marriage, a family etc. Give them time. They still love you. Love is not something they can just switch off. You are still you. As for your friends - find better friends that like you just the way you are. Chin up. It will get better.