Ohhh gosh, Shanti ... I used to feel like this too, many years ago. Most important thing I learned was that we are not responsible for how other people feel. We can't disappoint them - they can choose to be accepting - or not.
But of course, first thing required is to be sure you feel good about who you are. Then it doesn't matter a damn what anyone else thinks!
Sending you loads of big hugs!!! πππππππ