Parents Who Previously Despised Her Daughter For Being Transwoman Later Organized Function For Her
Update: 2022-03-04 20:15 IST
Nisha (21) surrounded by her well-wishers on Wednesday (Photo/newindianexpress)
Nisha, a transwoman from Virudhachalam, would never have envisaged going to home two or three years ago. Considering their initial hostility, her parents not only welcomed her at home a month ago, however they also organised a Manjal Neer for their daughter on Wednesday.
Generally, a year following gender-affirmation surgery, such functions are held for transpeople. K Amudha, her mother explained that the Manjal Neer function was traditionally organised by transpeople. But they kept it for her . On Wednesday, relatives flocked to the gathering to send their well wishes to the 21-year-old.
The ceremony was completed and she was honored by her female relatives. According to sources, Nisha is the daughter of Kolanji, a wage labourer, and Amudha, a sanitary worker. Nisha explained that when her parents enquired about her identification, she told them she has always felt like a woman.
Nisha travelled to Tiruchy and made friends with the local transgender community. Amudha added that she returned home a few months ago and explained her position.
She attended a private school in town before transferring to Tiruchy High School. When her parents inquired about her identification and she said that she "felt like a lady," they were upset and ordered her to leave the house.
Nisha moved to Tiruchy, where she resided with a trans-community, after leaving her home. She gradually came to terms with her gender identity and decided to have gender-affirming surgery. After that, she resolved to return home and make amends with her family.
Her school friends, in addition to her family, wished her well. The acceptability of the transgender community has grown throughout time.