I am a lesbian and have been with my girlfriend for almost two years now. We’re having a commitment ceremony in the states in September and then driving to Canada to make our marriage legal. My entire family refuses to attend because they believe I am wrong for my relationship (religious reasons, of course) and don’t want to appear as if they’re supporting our relationship. We have plans to start a family next year and they also say our kids won’t be part of THEIR family. I’m having a really hard time with this. I’m only 27 and I guess I’m not used to being completely orphaned in such a manner. I don’t want to hurt my parents but they need to respect my choices and see that I am happy and living my life the way I know it needs to be. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should do?