Coming out to an Indian Mom
June 22nd, 2009 § 6 Comments
Last night over drinks, wallowing in our sadness, we wondered about coming out to your parents. Esp if you are a girl. Think of it, for someone who won’t even mention existence of sex, how will you explain that you don’t like it straight?
Here’s how I see this conversation happening:
Mom: “I saw Mrs. X today. Her sister-in-law’s brother’s boss knows this family who have an eligible son. He’s IIT-IIM working in MNC. They think you are perfect for him.”
Girl: “Umm.. Mom.. I know it’s going to come as a shock but I’m.. I’m Gay.”
Mom: “Good for you. One should always be happy and gay. Now, about this boy..”
Girl: “Mom.. Gay as in Lesbian”
Mom: “Right.. Now I’m thinking we should invite them for tea”
Girl: “Mom.. I can’t meet this boy. I like girls”
Mom: “Don’t be silly.. How does that affect meeting boys? Everyone likes girls. Now Mrs X was telling me this family… “
Girl(Clearly annoyed by now): “Like girls as in Sex with them”
Mom(Finally Shocked): “Who told you about sex? It’s forbidden. Good Girls don’t talk in this way. I told your father we should’ve gotten you married long ago. Now, I’m inviting this family for tea this weekend. Better be ready”
Who told you about sex? It’s forbidden. Good Girls don’t talk in this way.
Hah! And who wants to marry a good girl, anyway? ;^)
If you couldn’t tell, I was a very rebellious child. I’m terrified of what the twins will do to me when they’re teenagers.
I’m sure you’ll be the cool best frnd Dad.. or you can pretend to be one while worrying in secret
well.. I can think of few guys I know of
LOL. I would love to see this one in a movie form.
Me too..