Archive for the category Personal Stories
Personal stories category consists of random thoughts, rants and experiences of Gaysis (and supporters) about the world around them.
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Over the past 2 years, I have learned more about the community's needs. My space has been acknowledged and my voice encouraged.
Poem: Head Over Heels
Nodding to people I am not listening
In front of her, I dream of her
The Hit And Miss/Educations Of A Queer Indian
I wish I had more teachers in my life who could have helped me in coming to terms with my identity. I wish I had more reliable sources and books within my access instead of having to search for things with no direction on the Internet.
Poem: I, Ally
I just know that if I do not take part in dismantling blocks of power that shouts oppression
Then I become one of them too
There is no neutral in the war
Not Just A Tin Man
What does it mean for men to embrace feminism? What does it mean when we ask for a feminist masculinity?
Homosexuality Has Been Decriminalised And I’m Not In India
I remember feeling like I was choking, the nervousness and anxiety squeezing my stomach. I felt physically unable to move, but kept up a positive front.
My Thoughts On Jenny Kiss’d Me And Positive Expression Of Sex
Recently in the wake of #metoo India I'd been thinking a lot about the violence we visit upon each other.
Lessons In Self-Exploration: Discovering My Bi-Curiosity
Sexuality and gender are fluid and ever-evolving. They grow with you and evolve as your thoughts, ideals, and beliefs evolve. My own experiences followed the same process of evolution.
Graphic Story: Mine
She was born in the year 93 on a wintry morning inside a private hospital ward. She has no recollection of that day. Her grandma would tell her, “Your dad and I both jumped with joy when the nurse told us, ‘It’s a boy”.
How To Pray The Gay Away
Since childhood, I have gone through several phases in which I have assumed numerous labels trying to define my sexuality.
Can I Call You Mine?
Upon hearing the clicking of the car door, I am startled, frightened even. But oh, it's just this one person I dote on. With furrowed brows and curiosity in their eyes, they sit beside me.
Graphic Story: Booked!
Can feelings of comfort and safety come in the form of a person?
Graphic Story: Matching With Serendipity
For Hayle, a few swipes helped her find a home that can be carried around like a favourite cuddly blanket of comfort around the world.
Graphic Story: A Lip-Smackingly Amazing Match
Our is our first user sent Tinder story!
In 12 Photographs, My Journey To Koovagam.
Restless thoughts were lingering on in my mind and I wanted to approach and talk to them. Because of the common attitude towards transgender people, I was shying away from them.
Phases of the Moon
As we grow up, from childhood to adulthood, we have several phases– just because one phase is over, does not mean it didn't exist.
Pleasure, Agency And Taboo: Exploring Masturbation As An Indian Woman
I realised that there is a fear of women who are in charge of their sexuality
Traveling While Trans
A quick Google Search shows that people identifying as trans or gender non-conforming often face issues when traveling.
6th September 2018: When LGBTQ India Became Proud And Legally Out!
I wish this change in the law had happened a little sooner, but I am hoping that young children are not bullied the way I was back in school for my identity.
My Kind Of Queer
While questioning my gender and understanding the ‘concepts’ of masculinity and femininity only came to me years later, that was an eye-opener for me.