Boyfriend or Family - Do I have to choose?

LauraB

My family hasn't liked my boyfriend since the day they knew I was going out with him. He's a really great guy, but to them he seems like a devil. He's been in a little trouble with the law and he has some peircings and tattoos and he used to be into drugs, but now he has totally changed. He's really a great guy and got his mind on the right track now. he is even thinking about going back to school. Well, my family forbid me to see him, so I moved out. I am living with him now ( him and a friend of his, they share and apartment) and my parents won't speak to me until I agree to come home and leave him, which I refuse to do. I love him a lot, but my family means so much to me. I can't imagine them being out of my life. But I can't imagine my BF being out of my life either. I am just really distraught. Someone please help me and tell me what to do!