Tamil Nadu: To Show Their Support For Trans Daughter, Parents Hold Puberty Ceremony For Her
21-year-old Nisha, who was born Nishant, is the daughter of Kolanchi and Amutha. The puberty function was attended by many including her family, relatives, neighbours and school friends who studied with Nisha.
Some still hesitate to support the transgender community, and while big strides have been made, there's still a ways to go. However, a couple has broken all stereotypes and set quite an example for the future generation.
Parents of a 21-year-old trans girl held a puberty function for their daughter at Virudhachalam of Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu. Kolanchi and Amutha celebrated their daughter Nisha, formerly Nishant.
According to News18, Nisha has a diploma in catering. But she had to leave her home a few years ago after her parents denounced her. She took shelter with a few transgender persons.
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However, her parents had a change of heart and accepted her the way she was. They even changed her name during the ceremony. The ceremony was a lavish affair and all relatives, friends and neighbours attended the function.
Nisha said, ¡°I am blessed to have such parents and relatives who understood and respected my changes and feelings. I request all the parents out there to equally respect their children¡¯s desire.¡±
While talking to Times of India, Nisha said that she always wanted to be a girl. She said that she used to help her mother wash utensils, wash clothes and even cook food. This is when her urge to become a woman grew.
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However, she did face trouble in the beginning. When she told her parents, they were shocked and beat her up. This is when she left. But Nisha's uncle sat with her parents, her father who was a vegetable vendor and her mother, who was a sanitation worker and told them what it feels like to be stuck in the wrong body.
This is when her parents realised their mistake and made sure to support their daughter.
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Nisha now aims to support her parents by getting a good job.
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