Is family important? How much did you try to keep your familial ties after coming out?

Are you still living with them. If yes, then it will be difficult. If not, then it may not be as bad as you think. I have no contact with my family and haven't for the past 2 years. The only time I miss it is around the holidays. I don't necessarily miss them in particular. I just miss having a family. But, luckily I have very close friends who make me feel like family so that helps a lot. But overall, I know I did the right thing. It feels so good to be out and proud without anybody thinking I'm broken and need to be fixed. If they can't accept your ity, then their loss. That's the way I look at it.