Msnobody. Welcome to PC. I know what it is like to be bullied. I had a civil union marriage last year. I have dealt with homophobia, gay bashing where we lived. My spouse flipped out and is gone. People can be very cruel. You must establish something to yourself first. You are not your sexuality as your identity, you are a person. Sexual preference is not what people see when they meet you. They see a robust, talented candidate for a job. I understand how people can affect your well being and make you angry, upset and want to explode or give up. Just live your life and ignore what people think or say of you. I had to learn that it is none of my business what people think of me. I took my power back and have peace since then. If i keep worrying about how others see me then i give them control mentally over my life. They are taking up space in my head for free. Take your power back, ignore what others think or say. Tell yourself you are a beautiful person with a lot of talent. Believe your boss who said you will get unemployment. In the meantime get a letter from your therapist that you are seeking professional help. That letter alone will get you your unemployment. If need be down the road it can get you disability. Take the time to believe that a power greater than yourself is working things out for your best interest. Use this time inbetween jobs to work on yourself in therapy, support groups. Reach out and make new friends. People here are not going to judge or bully you. hope this helps. tc. blessings.