So, I am gay. My parents have known for a while, and most of my friends know, but I had a hard time coming out to the rest of my family. They are not extremely religious or anything, but they are a bit more on the traditional side. Still, I felt I should and didn't want to hide my girlfriend anymore. I decided to do it on Facebook, because it seemed easiest, and my family is very active on social media. I kept it lighthearted and upbeat (because it does not have to be dramatic).
The result was total silence.
I posted something else a few days later, a bit more serious this time, with a picture of my girlfriend and I, and still nothing; no messages; no likes.
I know it is just Facebook but it's hurtful to see everyone liking my cousin's random food-instagrams and stories about their new IKEA furniture, and everyone ignoring my posts. My family has a history of avoiding painful topics, but this is ridiculous.
I now want to spam their walls with rainbows until they acknowledge me. Thoughts?