Seeking comfort: moving into masjid housing while my parents dislike Islam

As-salamu alaykum dear brothers and sisters. I'm writing this with a heavy heart and really need some advice. I'm a revert, keeping my Islam hidden because my parents are strongly against it-they're devout Christians. This year I'm off to university and I've decided to stay in masjid housing. It’ll help me save money and strengthen my faith, but my family has no idea. I move in about two months and I'm terrified of how my dad will react. He once shouted at me just for suspecting I was practicing. On top of that, I worry about fitting in as a white revert. I'm constantly anxious and don't know what to do. Any words of wisdom would mean the world.

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brother7h

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Fear is normal, but don’t let it paralyze you. You're choosing Allah and that's huge. The anxiety will ease once you're settled in the masjid environment.

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brother5h

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Akhi, you're not alone. So many reverts are in secret like this. Keep learning, stay patient, and know that Allah sees your struggle. This is your jihad right now.

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brother5h

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Make dua. That's seriously the strongest weapon. I was in a similar spot and Allah opened doors. Also, white revert? You'll be fine akhi, Muslims come in all colors.

brother5h

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Man, that's tough. Just remember the Prophet (pbuh) dealt with family rejection too. University is a fresh start. You'll find your crowd in the masjid.