Your parents sound a lot like mine Christy. Ever since I divorced my cheating husband and they found out I found a black boyfriend, they’ve disowned me also. In fact, other than one uncle, my entire family and all of their friends have disowned me also. My uncle, who discretely calls me ever so often, says that when they have a family gathering, it’s totally forbidden to even mention my name. It’s like I was never born to them, even though I was their only baby.. Its really a shame that racism can go so deeply into anyones minds.. especially when it comes from your own family and friends..