Telling Our Stories
“Telling Our Stories” – Sivagami Subbaraman [Talks given at various Washington DC Asian and S. Asian LGBTQ community organizations]
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Queering (my) Bharatanatyam
After the concert when I went to do my pranaams to Ma, her foster son remarked to her in Bangla, Ma! Look at this child! What bhakti! She looked into my eyes while she answered him, No! It is more than Bhakti. I was glad someone understood it and my eyes went watery.
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Yet Another Tale Of Love
Despite where we are with each other, he still is my favorite “Murattu Payal” and the very thought of him still brings a smile on my face.
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Ganesh’s Coming Out Story
In this essay Ganesh talks about his attraction to men and his concerns around the reactions his parents might face from relatives and society
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Velu’s Coming Out Story
Velu talks about his attraction to men in this story.
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Shri’s Coming Out Story
Shri writes about how he came out to his parents and how they reacted hearing the big news that their son is Gay.
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From the closet to the Community – Part 1
Here’s what I would like to see your generation add to this movement. Grow the movement beyond the small number of us on these lists. Go beyond the big cities. Go beyond the web. Go beyond the English press. Say you are gay and say it as loudly and proudly and as often as you can.
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On Faith and Homosexuality
Love child narrates how he reconciled his sexuality with his Christian faith.
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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.
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A Father’s Response – On Facing Society, Pride, The Marriage Question
A letter on marriage, family, social circles, relatives and a father’s response.