Very brave of Caitlin, kudos to her, some people with balls don't have courage to do what you did.

Haters will always hate and judge you for what you did that did not resonate with their ideology and standard. The sad reality is that they expect you to live your life according to theirsor else you are treated as though you are an outcaste.  But you have done what has made you happy and in the end that is what matters.