You ever feel you have a few paths to walk down, and you chose the wrong one....?

Are you sure they're your parents? I know that you love them and respect their advice, but what kind of parents would give this kind of abuse to their daughter? They might have some hidden issues with your boyfriend, or this might have just been to sudden for them. Otherwise, the way you described him, your boyfriend sounds like a wonderful man and you are truly in love with him. Take some time to relax and get away from all of this stress, and start counseling to understand what you want. The way your parents are threatening you isn't normal. You have obviously been through a lot of stress. Take it slowly with your parents. Talk to them about how badly you were hurt by them, and if you know that you love your boyfriend, tell them that you will stick by him no matter their opinion. Listen to both sides of the story. I would advise you to all go to family counseling to help you and get your life back to normal. This isn't your fault, and it isn't your boyfriend's either. Explain to him what happened, and how you felt, and why you did the things you did. If he is right for you, he will understand. If not, know that everything happens for a reason. The most important thing is GO TO COUNSELING and tell how you are feeling to your counselor. He/She will help you sort your life out. I was in the same situation and know how you feel. Remember, take it slowly. If you are having trouble in school and work, maybe you should take some time off to relax. You also need some me time, too. I hope this helps and everything works out for you.