Resources for Friends and Family
Resources you need to understand and accept your LGBT loved ones
Personal Stories
Other parents, friends and family members share their experiences involving LGBT loved ones.
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IBN7 Zindagi Live feature on mothers of gay and lesbian children
IBN7's Zindagi Live hosts an exceptional series of interviews with mothers of children who are gay or lesbian. Compered by Richa Anirudh, the 39 minute episode, primarily in Hindi, features Chitra Palekar, Padma Iyer, Amita Sharma and Shobha Doshi. -
My Son is like Krishna!
Sudha Santhanam explains how she came to terms with her son's sexuality and accepted him unconditionally. Translated by Niruj Mohan Ramanujam. -
My feelings at the LGBT parents’ meet in Chennai, by Muthukumar
Muthukumar from Lotus Sangam, Kumbakonam who participated in the parents meet (organized as part of Chennai Pride 2011 celebrations) with his mother, talks about his experience. A touching read! -
Parents say 377 destroys families
In a petition that has been admitted in the 377 case, a group of parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people from across the country have come together to describe the very real harm that criminalization has caused their children, and themselves. -
My Feelings As A Mother
A mother talks about how she came to term with her son's sexuality and why she supports him. -
A Mother’s Take On Handling Extended Family’s Reaction
A mother's take on handling extended family's reaction to her son's coming out. -
A Father’s Response – On Facing Society, Pride, The Marriage Question
A letter on marriage, family, social circles, relatives and a father's response. -
Experiences Of A Mother When Her Gay Son Comes Out
A mother's experiences when her gay son came out to her.
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