help. i’m a lesbian. my parents are homophobic. AND i’m in love with a girl. i feel so trapped by not being able to tell them because i feel like i’m living a secretive life. i’m constantly lying about who i am going out with, what i am doing with my “friend” and why i am spending so much money on my “new best friend”. I come home with h!ckey’s and my parents ask why i have so many rashes on my neck and chest. they do not care if i kiss guys or do anything w a guy, however they would flip the fuck out if i was ever caught kissing a girl. my parents don’t even like watching shows with gay couples in it because they can not stand the sight of them kissing because it is “gross” and/or “weird”. I have grown up with mental health issues such as depression, ptsd, anxiety, anorexia, and bpd, which also has lead to unhealthy coping skills. unfortunately, feeling ashamed of my sexuality and feeling like i have to hide it has increased my depression, anxiety, and mood swings. i hate this feeling and i want to feel free and accepted by my family and friends. i hate feeling like i have to hide my true self. i feel like everyone will dislike me or judge me for being a lesbian and loving a girl. i’ve lost too many people throughout my life, and i’m not ready to lose more…so please help me and give me some advice…what should i do?