I transitioned and live as hijra but my old friends from the neighborhood still call me by my birth name when they see me at the market.
More people experience this than they realize.
The persistence of old identities in community spaces challenges the completeness of social transition.
“Where Are You with South Asian gender diversity — hijra and kothi?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.