It's an Indian Lesbian Love Story, Baby Just Say Yes!!!!!!! (with Christina Walia)

Christina joins Mal this week to share her journey of coming out to her traditional Indian family and the journey that led her to her beautiful wedding in Italy. From experiencing homophobia while ring shopping, to proposing to her girlfriend on the cliffs of Santorini, this episode hits a lot of highs and lows! Christina discusses the cultural expectations she faced being a first generation American, her parents' supportive response to her coming out, and the process of planning her elopement.

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[SusheelSanskariLesbians]

3:39 Hindu religion doesn’t prohibit homosexuality. It’s a cultural issue after multiple invasions of india from European and Mugal nations. Hindu Religion acknowledges all gender identities and sexualities. Also has Gods that are non binary Ardh nareshwar), and gods of transgenders (bahuchar maa). Scriptures also talk about homosexual relations.

Happy for Christina! 🎉, And thank you MIO for south Asian representation!

[LaLaLaLaLa]

I love how her brother said "you're always copying me!" That is the best response from а brother. Also the way her family responded is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story!

[джана-сю]

As a 27-year-old Indian Hindu woman, I can 100% relate to Christina's story. I recently realized I'm gay, but as she said, my family is worried about why I haven't married yet since everyone is gossiping about it. They don't know what being gay means here. I'd say Christina is very lucky she has a brother. If my brother were alive, he would support me in coming out to my family, but he passed away a few years ago.

Thanks, Mal🤍 for bringing representation from our side. It's really great.
I wish I could marry a woman as like Christina one day, maybe in the next life.♥

[jomarie]

How supportive of her dad to understand “the world will be against me, I don’t want my family against me”. So powerful. Also-cutting a steak with scissors?! Genius! Thanks for the tip 😂

[significantsoil]

Girl I'm sobbing at the Dad's reaction to her coming out 😭

[elisegray]

Always makes me feel beyond happy to see monogamous relationships between women that are genuine, it's so hard to find monogamous partners these days...

[peggynulsen]

May you enjoy a long and happy marriage. We have 35 years together and consider ourselves two of the most blessed women on the planet.

[mybrainismagiccity]

Yes! South Asian representation woohoo

[siphowarrior]

I enjoyed this episode. As an African I understand how important it is for us to stay connected to our families. It can get tense at times but we would rather keep strong relationships with our families when we come out.

I hope God blesses the marriage & keeps it strong.

[goozy]

I met my girl via Tinder 7 yrs ago! I was on there for 2 wks, didn’t msg anyone, just received messages lol. She & I swiped right on each other & had our first date 2 wks later. We just got married less than 1 month ago ☺️🥳💞

[dapynkharmujai]

I deeply connect with the experiences shared on the podcast. As an Indian, we often avoid discussing LGBTQ+ issues, leading to a lack of representation. This forces us to SUPPRESS our identities, resorting to either avoiding marriage or working tirelessly to escape our home state or country. The level of homophobia in India is disheartening, even within families where we lack a safe space to come out. Not a Hindu but despite being baptized Christian as a baby, I feel alienated in this conservative environment (no hate like Christian love). I yearn to leave and hope for a future where I can relocate permanently thats my I am and will fucking continue work my asses off every single day for a better future. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Mal for bringing her, she's giving a voice to Indian women on your podcast and for creating a safe space for me personally❤❤❤

[palaksinghal]

I loved this episode so much and it deeply resonated with me. Seeing out and proud Indians always warms my heart and also picture a future for myself and think "One day I'll also be able to do it". Loved the guest and also appreciate Mal for bringing people from different cultures and it's always a pleasure to hear such great stories.

[nocando]

So happy to hear from your first South Asian guest! This is pretty rare. :)

[amandaoreilly]

Born in 1992, you are still a baby, you know the Peace sign comes from the 60's, born in 1977 I so out rank you. :) Well done ladies So proud for you.

[whitmc]

I always worry about eventually having a 'big' wedding with my family involved bc of their reactions/things said in the past about queerness by them all. I've thought about eloping though when i eventually find the right person and absolutely loved hearing their journey and story! Such beautiful representation on so many levels :) lovee it!<3

[haydeecastillo]

What a beautiful story
I teared up several times
Thank you 🙏 for sharing
❤

[peggynulsen]

So glad you reposted this. I went to bed last night wondering how the wedding turned out.😊

[ROCKONplaceboforever]

I'm crying this is amazing big congrats on the beautiful Indian wedding wish u all the happiness with you're wife another amazing episode thank you mal for this podcast and Christina for sharing you're beautiful love story ❤🌈

[Natiivision]

I absolutely love this story! Mal your a great host, conversations flow so effortlessly!

[EshaKhan-mq]

Hii! I am also from South Asian community..Totally relate to her.I am Pakistani and very much interested in girls but due to religious and cultural rrstrictions i cannot came out to anyone..I really feel sad for myself.I tried for masters schlorships(abroad) for the sake of living my true self out there but unfortunately i could not got any.Now i have to marry a boy for parents happiness and live life unhappily.