Indian-Origin Queer Woman Shares Sweet Moment Of Parents Accepting Her Wife

Subiksha Subramani, an Indian-origin queer woman living in Canada, shared a deeply personal anecdote on social media. This anecdote was about her parents accepting her same-sex marriage. Subramani, who is married to a woman named Tina, shared an incident from her parents' grah pravesh pooja (housewarming ritual). This pooja was attended by Subramani and her better half, Tina, and a vadyar (priest) flew in from India to officiate the ritual.

During the pooja, the priest asked Subramani a customary question, "Are you married? What is your husband's name?" To which her parents immediately replied, "Our daughter is married to Tina."

Subramani shared how overwhelmed she felt that her parents didn't even hesitate once to acknowledge Tina's status in the family. She added, "It was such a proud moment for me. My parents didn’t even hesitate once. They said Tina is their daughter-in-law."

She shared a video on Instagram capturing this priceless moment. She captioned the post: "Was a sweet moment! If you are queer, how do you respond to this question when the vadyar asks you?"

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How Netizens Reacted To It? 

One user expressed how meaningful the moment was, especially because it highlighted how small, everyday acknowledgments that straight couples often take for granted hold deep significance for queer individuals.

Another recalled a similar experience during a house pooja with their former partner, noting how heartwarming it was to receive such recognition from the priest.

A third person echoed the sentiment, emphasising how these seemingly simple gestures can feel incredibly validating for queer couples.

Yet another user shared their joy in proudly introducing their wife, even in situations where others might be culturally shocked. They added that they usually also disclose that their wife is transgender, and while it has sparked some questions, the overall response has been one of acceptance—not resistance.