Amrutha,

It comes down to making a decision on whether we are living our lives for our parents or living it for ourselves.  It takes courage and commitment to who you are and what you believe in to do something different when your parents object.

I believe that each person is responsible for their own feelings and viewpoints. I am not their caregiver in taking care of what others feel.  Your parents are your parents.  You said that you are fearful that you will lose your parents.  That is your parents’ choice not yours to make.

You have already given yourself the answer, tell the truth.  You are already experiencing the health issues such as anxiety and feeling fear daily.  Your body is telling you something.  You said you want to feel liberated and tired of lying.  You will find living and telling your truth is better than going through day-by-day this way.

Mark