Coming Out Stories
Here are some coming out stories from LGBT people in India, many from the MP group associated with Orinam. As you read the essays linked below, remember that the coming out process is likely to vary tremendously depending on your age, gender, family circumstances and economic independence, environment and experiences as an immigrant, second-generation (or later) member of the diaspora, or as a resident in your country of origin
.Further, (i) for some – but not all – people who are queer/trans, non-conforming gender expression gives them away as queer/trans – they don’t have the luxury of hiding their queerness because the gender expression itself attracts hostility and violence. For such people, not being visible is not an option. (ii) While it is true that coming out helps in greater visibility and in reducing stereotypes about queer/trans people, it is not a universal solution. Self-preservation and safety should take precedence. There can be unhealthy peer pressure to come out which must be tackled.
We hope that the following accounts inspire you in your journey towards coming out to yourself and consider carefully the possibilities of coming out to others. We encourage you to send in your experiences to us. Experiences of coming out post-377 are especially welcome.
Yes, I am
I recently came out to a really close friend. She…
Dykotomy: growing up lesbian in India
Photo courtesy author Lesbian. Lezbian. Lez-beeyun.…
My Bisexual Story: Suri
Photo source: author I don’t remember…
Ancy and Andy
[Image source: futurity.org]Each coming out story…
Acceptance and Denial
Germany, May 13, 2012: I ended the call with a heavy…
Video: I am Trans
Playwright and performer Deen shares his story in this truly…
It Gets Better – Cummins Inc, USA
It Gets Better video from Cummins Inc, USA. Video includes…
It Gets Better – Sarav Chidambaram
Sarav Chidambaram was born in Coimbatore, India, and now lives…
Brenda’s letter to her parents [coming out as trans]
Orinam.net thanks Brenda for sharing this letter, through which she…
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