Hi Paul, congrats on taking a BIG STEP FORWARD!! Comming out of the closet (so to speak) to your parents was huge. It is great that they are being supportive. It is so good that you are taking this step sooner rather than later. You still have your whole life in front of you and can always go back and finish your school when you are ready. I can't stress how great it is that you are tackling this at such a young age. Many of us wait until our 30's, 40's, later, or much worse, never, to change. Check out NA, keep posting here and accept the help others offer. Congrats, today is the first day of the rest of your life. Take care.