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Yeah, I'm scared of the future too. My downward spiral started in June when my now ex left me. He was everything to me. He was what got me through the month we knew each other. All I have left are my 2 younger siblings and its not like I can open up to them either they are too going to understand.
I wouldn't say my parents are abusive but I'm just tired of the shouting and high expectations. Everything I do is a problem for them.
I remember what thats like, horrible feeling but what it really did was force me to learn that my own happiness and how I affect the lives of others is what matters.
It may or may not be worth looking into but have you considered mentioning family therapy or parent counseling?
Having a licensed professional help guide your parents through the impact they're having on your life as well as mediate a serious conversation about your mental health may be what solves your problems at home.
Not something for everyone, I know (I tried), but it can be a very valuable tool for families that are interested in coming together and clearing the air with minds open to new or confusing topics/ideas.
Edit: try to remember that your parents are just humans too and it's possible that they have deep-rooted mental struggles involving their own sexuality and gender as well as the guilt/shame that can be associated with it.