Sup
I'm so proud of you.. you managed to tell your parents about your feelings, and the fact that you're about to improve really quickly means that its the right step
You're an inspiration and I hope that the rest of us will derive some positive encouragement from your post!
Perhaps its also better if you tried to mingle and mix around. There's nothing in your way.. think positive, take a chance and you'll definitely be surrounded by many bosom friends who will care about you. The key is to put yourself in situations where other people can get to know you for the awesome person you are!