>>They told me I was not welcome under their roof while I was queer. << Parenting grade: F- On the bright side, it sounds like your parents are reasonably sane people most of the time, and you had a good relationship previously. So they might simply have freaked out in shock; there's a fair chance that they will come to their senses after some time has passed. That's something to watch for later. Meanwhile, damage control.
>> I don't know what I can do right now to make some money. <<
I'm not in New York, but I do have experience in an alternative business model, crowdfunding. If you have any creative skill, this is worth considering. Basically you market your writing, art, craft items, etc. directly to an audience online. It rarely makes enough to live on, but if you're down to counting individual dollars, it can be a big help. It can make as much as a part-time job. Some starting tips are here: http://community.livejournal.com/crowdfunding/88166.html
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Parenting grade: F-
On the bright side, it sounds like your parents are reasonably sane people most of the time, and you had a good relationship previously. So they might simply have freaked out in shock; there's a fair chance that they will come to their senses after some time has passed. That's something to watch for later. Meanwhile, damage control.
>> I don't know what I can do right now to make some money. <<
I'm not in New York, but I do have experience in an alternative business model, crowdfunding. If you have any creative skill, this is worth considering. Basically you market your writing, art, craft items, etc. directly to an audience online. It rarely makes enough to live on, but if you're down to counting individual dollars, it can be a big help. It can make as much as a part-time job. Some starting tips are here:
http://community.livejournal.com/crowdfunding/88166.html