Bryan I am sure that things will be ok. I found before I came out I was beating myself up inside on what everyone else would think of me. I was so convinced that I would be like the black sheep of the family as I was raised in a pretty strict catholic home and being gay never seemed to be an option. In my parents mind my life was mapped out by me finishing school, onto college, uni, finding a good job followed with meeting a nice man and settling down and getting married. I don't know if I could come out to my parents with a letter so I never followed this option as to me it still felt like I was hiding away and not wanting to face a reaction so I told my parents face to face. It wasn't easy but it had to be done. I don't think there is every a right time to tell your family but my advice to you is don't torture yourself any longer then necessary as I think the longer left the harder it can be to tell anyone. Good Luck Bryan and if you need a friend or anything drop me a line.x