No Room for Hatred: A Mother Writes
Chhanda Dutta speaks of her journey towards unconditional acceptance of her son Avinaba.
Bathroom Mirror
A piece Sam Obeid wrote for Pride Week and performed at an open mic in Florida, USA.
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.
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tales for the Queer Desi
Inspired by Renee Lupica’s brilliant ‘Six Fairy Tales for the Modern Woman’, Orinam invites you to add your stories in the form of a comment to this tale.
Yes, I am
Prashanth recounts his personal journey over the past year: a year that has given him confidence to accept who he is, confidence to drop plans of marriage to a girl, and confidence to come out to a really close friend.
Rape Is About Power Not Orgasm
Orinam contributor Suri and author Mahesh Natarajan share their thoughts on the recent Delhi incident
6 Things Straight Cousins Can Do To Support Their Queer Cousins
6 things straight cousins can do to support their queer cousins
No Matter What Happens
The author, a member of the Orinam list, reflects on how she managed to overcome several depression that was linked, in part, to her struggles to accept her gayness.
Poem: the first thing they notice about her
that is the first thing they notice about her, probably the only thing
Poem: Age 7
A poem about childhood abuse and trauma