No Room for Hatred: A Mother Writes
Chhanda Dutta speaks of her journey towards unconditional acceptance of her son Avinaba.
I Shall Overcome
Jo, a gay woman and doctoral student in Chennai, reflects on the struggle to be true to oneself and one’s love, against all odds.
Catalysts for Inclusion: The Orinam Ally Video contest
Are you a friend, family member, classmate, colleague or other ally of an LGBTI person? Submit a five min video to our Catalysts for Inclusion: Orinam Ally Video contest and be featured at Reel Desires 2013, Chennai International Queer Film Festival.
6 Things Straight Cousins Can Do To Support Their Queer Cousins
6 things straight cousins can do to support their queer cousins
Poem: Age 7
A poem about childhood abuse and trauma
Many Savitas
India has a lot of work to do when it comes to women’s sexual and reproductive freedom and rights
Poem: A boon she sought!
I ask not for the sun or the moon, A dutiful son will not deny a mother her boon
Ancy and Andy
I read my sister’s diary entries about her feelings of confusion, desire and guilt mixed with her overbearing desire to be faithful to God. Her death has taught me the importance of being honest to myself.
Acceptance and Denial
One year after coming out to her parents as trans, Brenda still finds them in denial and hoping she will return to being their son.
Statement from Tyler Clementi’s Brother
James Clementi, brother of Tyler Clementi, who is also gay, read an impact statement at the courthouse right before Dharun Ravi’s sentencing