Thread by @thepriyaarora

Coming out is different for queer and trans South Asians. We often don't have the language to share our truths with our families, and the Western, white narrative of a one-time convo often doesn't hold true for us. Here are some resources for my SA fam on #NationalComingOutDay:

First, some reading. Here is @LakshmiGandhi on what makes coming out language so complicated for Asian communities:
nbcnews.com/news/asian-ame…

And here's the one and only @thefawz sharing her own experience with the limits of the coming-out narrative growing up in a Muslim, Pakistani family.
them.us/story/coming-o…

Here's my podcast, @QueeringDesi, where the mission is literally to carry the narrative forward - what does it mean for your gender identity and sexuality to be one part of your multifaceted identity?
open.spotify.com/show/1tEd3qp3u…

We also have a list of local organizations in the U.S. and beyond, specifically to support LGBTQ+ South Asians:
queeringdesi.com/organization-d…

Among the number of South Asian LGBTQ+ orgs doing immense work to uplift our communities, I must shout out @desirainbow1, which offers family support in a multitude of languages. Listen to our @QueeringDesi episode with Aruna Rao, and check them out here:
facebook.com/DesiRainbowPar…

The biggest thing I want South Asian queer and trans folks to know is that you are not alone. It's okay not to "come out," and coming out can be whatever you want it to be. But it's also possible to have full, rich lives beyond labels. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need.