I genuinely feel this way, I always feel isolated and lonely outside the community, lately even the community makes me feel isolated and lonely because of my HIV diagnosis, ethical and morally, i prefer being upfront about it, i inform about my diagnosis and try to educate people because the stigma hurts more than the actual diagnosis, I genuinely cant talk about any of this with people ik irl, thats why I resorted to reddit, but kind of comments and dms i get, kind of breaks my heart, i thought this was supposed to be a safe place, I just want to feel belonged, but idk anymore.

I am 24F and I've never been in a relationship before :). I also believe I am in the aroace spectrum. Should I give up altogether???

Hi, I am female, 22. Currently pursuing my final year in bachelor's of applied psychology. I am planning on doing a QUALITATIVE research for my dissertation on a population that I myself is a part of, but have no idea how to reach out to.

I need to figure out how can I reach people online for data collection since my tentative target population is
LGB (Leabian, Gay, & Bisexual) people in India. Since I would be conducting a semi-structured interview, potentially through google meet/ zoom.

This is my first time conducting a research, particularly a qualitative one, l am having trouble figuring out how to reach people online from my target group for the same.
Suggestions/Resources/Groups, anything would help a lot.

My LDR boyfriend suddenly stopped responding about a week ago. He told me he was at a program, then left my message on seen and disappeared.

I called/texted him multiple times and even my friend tried calling—no response. Now my WhatsApp messages are stuck on one tick, and messages from my dad's phone are also one tick. He also removed his PFP.

I don't have any mutuals who know him IRL. He doesn't have my number memorized, and apparently can't access his Snapchat either.

I'm wondering if he lost his phone/account rather than intentionally ghosting me. 😭

What do you guys think—blocked me, lost his phone, or something else?

I am permanently leaving my home-town to move to a bigger city for a new job and since my parents will be joining me in a couple of months, I won't be visiting home unless for an event or an occasion.

I've grown up in a joint family with extended family living nearby. Except a couple of people, everyone has showered me with love and pampered me a lot, even when I ain't the only child. We are a few cousins.

So while I was hugging everyone a goodbye, I felt very strange within because this goodbye felt forever. Because next time I would meet them, I would probably out of the closet, as I'm planning to do so in a year.

After coming out of the closet, I don't know if they would see me the same or love me the same.

Ofcourse it would hurt me if their attitude towards me change but I also understand that they have not grown up in an environment which would make them comfortable with queerness. I cannot forget all the love they have poured on me all these years.

Hence it felt like a goodbye forever as I don't know if they would still be the same towards me.

It's easy to say "If they truly love you, they'll come around" but my heavy heart doesn't feel any calmness with this line.

Just wanted to share my feelings. Thanks.

I can bring words, I can feel what I feel, I am able to say things, start keeping boundaries, trying to live jus as who I am instead of constantly comparing others. Being gay on a side itself is life full of question marks, at least that's how it is for me, the kind of household I've grown without any exposure to the outside world or insta or nothing except studies and a set of nerd frnds is what I all had. But now I've joined mbbs, believe that I could be financially successful. This no character, no identity person came from not being able to identify my sexuality and used to talk with guys who make fun of me alot, a high pampered family with well supportive grandparents. A patriarchal father who never allowed me to speak for my rights and needs. He just doesn't know us and constantly nitpicks on us. Couldn't do anything he grew up like that. I still fear daily about that day when I'll come out to my parents. Still not able to communicate normally with so-called friends around me. But now I'm fine. Kinda stable and trying to go through life hoping I'll live a better life with more money and a veryyy caringggg partnerrrr not trying to hide myself anymore.

7-8 years ago when I was still in 2nd yr of college, I met this guy from a dating app. Initially we clicked while chatting and talked for a few days but when we meet i didn't feel same. Primary reason was he didn't put any effort in dressing up or grooming before coming to meet (which was a turn off for me) and then he started talking about I meeting his friends and family, doing trips together and what not (it was too early and bit awkward for me). So after he was gone I called him to tell that this might not work for me. He was very disheartened and almost about to cry. I tried to pacify him and moved on.

5 years down the line I was in Kerala doing my MBA, received his message on LinkedIn saying he cleared upsc and has been selected for IPS in Kerala cadre. I was genuinely happy for him, congratulated and told him we can casually meet and catch up since we will be in same place. He told me that he is training at some other place and might drop IPS to retry for IAS. I said okay it's great achievement and all the best.

Few months back I got this random thought to check how good he is doing as an IPS. I googled his name (he has a very unique name). Turns out he working at some law firm, Chatgpt could not find his name in any of the announced upsc lists in past 10yrs. I feel cheated and kind of funny.

Helloo

I am zain, 18, and I'm trans. I wanna start HRT sooo bad, but I'm worried because few years later, I'll have to earn and support my parents.

What do u think the job scene is as a trans person in India? The only thing keeping me from starting HRT is the fear of being unemployed. I have no backup. No rich parents. I have to earn and fund my transition AND support my parents.

I can't afford being unemployed.

Please help me out here if u can, i can really use some advice ;-;

Btw I'm a programmer, currently doing a diploma in AI/ML.

I'm also very creative, excellent in painting, and fashion.

Hey guys I'm actually doing my bachelors and it's last year and I really want to go abroad for my masters so I need some advice and suggestions . anyone who is pursuing their studies abroad or anyone could help me out with some suggestions

Was curious to check if someone is from surat? Age 18-21 only

Am I Bi, Pan, Queer… or Something Else? Still Figuring It Out

I’m still figuring out my sexuality and how I experience attraction. I naturally feel drawn to people with different gender identities and expressions—CDs, femboys, sissies, MTF/trans people, women, queer people, etc.

I’m not looking for hookups or anything purely sexual. I’m mainly interested in respectful conversations and understanding my own feelings and identity.

If you’re also questioning or exploring your identity, I’d love to hear how you figured things out. Maybe we can learn from each other. 💜

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I’m currently preparing for a bank job, and the required medical examination includes blood tests, including an HIV test. I’m HIV positive and on ART, and I expect to be U=U by the time of the examination.

Even though I understand that U=U is medically reassuring, I’m extremely anxious about confidentiality. I’m worried that my HIV status could somehow be disclosed to medical staff or other people involved in the examination, and especially that my family might find out.

I've had experiences in the past where people at healthcare facilities discussed my HIV status with others without my consent. Because of that, I find it very difficult to trust that my privacy will be protected this time.

MY BIGGEST FEAR IS THAT MY HIV STATUS COULD BE WRITTEN ON A MEDICAL REPORT THAT I MIGHT HAVE TO TAKE HOME, AND SOMEONE IN MY FAMILY COULD SEE IT.

I’m trying to focus on studying and moving forward with my life, but this thought keeps coming back and making it difficult to concentrate.

I’d really appreciate hearing from people who have been through something similar.

Im a straight guy although i like being feminine, like dressing up like a cute doll and using girly accessories, but i have never seen a girl in india whos into such guys. I always see them making fun of such guys or bullying them which makes me shit scared if i will be able to find a long term partner in india and whether ill be able to open up to my partner. I obviously dont want to act like someone im not

Gosh it's been 1 month being in knc (dsu south campus) I like it here , it's been great societies interviews are in full swing . People hear are Great. BUT ... As a closeted whose closest it glass Queer person, I'm getting so jellyous of other colleges where there IS a queer collective especially the really active ones like in lsr or hindu 🥀

I Tried to Dug up queer history of knc and and it turns out it has an unofficial queer collective account. Yours_Queerly SMTH but they are kinda not active there are like 2 actually posts . And back in the pre- decriminalized era of 377 there was a

unofficial society called Nazariya that protested the 377 but there wasn't a institutional backing or support, so all that is left is nearly decade old articles about the discrimination. And it's frustrating. There's only so much u can do in a WDC . I can't even find nazariya members online at all .

If I had studied i would've been in one of those colleges *Sigh*

But this also makes me wanna be rebelliously ambitious and revive Nazariya tbh. I genuinely want to get a response from knc queer senior.

Actually I know I might sound stupid and weird but yeah I have no one to tell and I’m using Reddit just to share my inner thoughts without getting judged so basically my salary has been credited and today I went to MacDonald with one of my friend and the will was around 700 almost so I dunno after eating I’m sort of regretting it that if I didn’t eat that I’ll use that money later on for something 😔

Is it right or wrong 😭🙏

Hello cutieess! How many queer aspirants are here!?

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Do we have any Queer Support/study group of Civil services aspirants?

H3llo. I am Dee.

I am a freelance journalist and filmmaker currently working on a project focusing on the lived experiences of queer individuals who have faced estrangement from their families or had to leave their homes.

Having had to leave home 4 years ago myself, I wish to document our journeys and explore how individuals navigate displacement, rebuild their lives, and create chosen families.

If anyone is open to participating and speaking about such experiences, please feel free to reach out via DM. Complete confidentiality and privacy will be strictly respected.

PS: only for Delhi folks. (I cant really travel outside the city :/)

Has anyone done it? Is there anything as “you can’t update it if you passed out more than 3 years ago?”

SERVING CVNT 😝😝🥀