Bloodlines Against Soulness: When the Law Undermines Trans Lives and Chosen Fami ...
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[*]Self-identification replaced with medical and state certification.
[*]Guru–chela and other chosen family networks remain unrecognised.
[*]Legal changes threaten documents, safety, and everyday support for trans people.
“My name is Rio. My pronouns are he/they. I am a non-binary, trans masculine person.”
At 25, Rio is the sole earning member of a family of five. They work a corporate job in Delhi, hold an MBA from IIM Kashipur, and carry responsibilities that extend far beyond themselves. Stability, for Rio is something they have negotiated and protected every day. Their home is part of that stability. “My mom is my biggest supporter. Our home in Delhi will always be open for queer and trans kids,” says Rio.
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