My hijra community expects me to contribute money from begging but I found work in a shop and want to keep that income for myself.
More people experience this than they realize.
Personal advancement can conflict with collective survival strategies and mutual aid expectations.
“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.