Life as a queer person has its share of challenges, and this is often more complicated in South Asian communities, where LGBTQ+ identities are often met with stigma and hostility. How can you find support if 'gay' is wielded like an insult at home? How do you come out when your family will be ostracised for it? Is it possible to respect traditions that conflict with who you are?

In this collection, desi writers share their experiences of the intersection between their queerness and their South Asian identities. Their stories discuss the challenges of growing up 'different', conflict with family and the pressure to stay closeted, and the complicated joy of embracing their sexuality and gender identity.

Whether you're a part of the south Asian queer community looking for solidarity, or seeking to understand and support a loved one, this book offers an insight into dating, cultural expectations, and navigating the expectations of your family while staying true to yourself.