I volunteered in their program and got to know extensively about transgender, and also made many friends who were like me. Finally, I was given the ultimatum to marry or leave home. Summoning all my courage, I owned up and told them the truth. I told my family that I wouldn’t be able to fulfill my duties as a man. To my surprise, they were understanding and gave me their blessings and support.
Your achievements: Every little accomplishment has become an achievement. But the greatest achievement for me was when I was able to confess to my family and gain acceptance from them and society and to be able to work openly as a transgender. It is liberating.
Difficulties yet to overcome: The two years that I had to struggle alone in dilemma – to choose marriage or leave home – that was a struggle. If I hadn’t overcome that situation, I wouldn’t have become what I am today. The discrimination I have to go through now and then hurts. We should practice gender equality in the real sense.
Happiness is: Happiness is a relative term and may vary. But for me, it is being able to be myself. To express myself just the way I am.
Message to women: Women should be appreciated. Times have changed and women have achieved greater heights than imaginable. However, despite this, there are still cases of domestic violence and harassment. I urge women to believe in themselves and to believe that anything is possible.
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