I really appreciate, you are sharing your story.
It's so important to show others that things aren't necessarily going to turn out as horrible as one might think before the coming out.

The fact that you live in a small town probably didn't make it much easier either. The bigger the city, the less of an F people tend to give. Also, the more universities are around, the less people care. At least in my experience.

Well done coming out and living your life to the fullest! You look pretty young. You've got your entire life ahead of you and you can live without hiding now. And things only get better the older you get - talking from experience. The more self confidence you have, the less you care about people calling names and the less you care, the less they do it.

You are on a good way :)