i know what you mean about the parents not accepting your way of life. my mom is cool about it, but my dad's side of the family is totally unaccepting of anything that i do, and they don't say it either. I can honestly say that that from time to time everyone gives in to those basic human instincts of wanting to be accepted and wanting to be "fit" and to fit in to the media image of perfection, but i am begging you to not give in to the sadness and depression. don't let your mom and the stupidity of others bring you down. and as far as the religion goes, im right with you. my parents raised me catholic, and i am now questioning everything. if some kind of god has a plan for us, why doesnt he let us know that he does and at least end some of the depression and questioning that hurts the world. well, yeah, so i hoped that helped.