Dharti Patel was born and brought up in Mumbai. Although she had a normal childhood, most of her childhood memories seem to evade her. What she recollects from her childhood can be traumatic for any individual. She remembers being abused by her uncle and her cousins while she was growing up.
When she was six years old, she got attracted to a girl for the first time. But of course, at the time, she didn’t realize it to be any different as she was very young and innocent. In retrospection, she believes that she realized that she was a lesbian way back in school.
Coming out to friends and family is often the most challenging part of one’s life. For Dharti also, it took a lot of time and courage to do so. She came out to her friends at the age of nineteen. When she was twenty-one, she came out to her mother. Dharti made sure that she had a job and was financially independent by then.
Dharti’s friends were supportive initially, but her family took some time to accept her attraction towards girls. But Dharti was always optimistic, and she understood that it could be difficult for people to accept you the way you are, especially when it comes to sexuality.
Time kept passing, and Dharti happened to meet Shubh via Facebook in the year 2013. Both the girls chatted for a few months and got to know each other. Eventually, they decided to meet and started dating each other. Over a few months, Dharti and Shubh fell for each other deeply, honestly, and madly.
Dharti Patel – Shubh – the lesbian couple
Dharti just loved the way Shubh was. Her nature and personality attracted Dharti the most. Her family-oriented nature, along with a career-focused mind, enamored Dharti. They are like a perfect couple for what they are without any barriers. They have been featured on popular websites, and Instagram handles. The couple has also been talking with Bollywood actors Sonam Kapoor and Rajkumar Rao during their movie,’ Ek Ladki ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga.’
But if you think life has been full of roses for the couple, then you are wrong. Life hasn’t been so simple for Dharti and Shubh. They faced many awkward stares and unwanted attention from strangers when they held hands or hugged in public. Coming across narrow-minded and judgemental people was a common phenomenon for Dharti and Shubh.
Both of them took a decision and shifted to Canada. They recently finished their studies and are waiting to get their Permanent Residence (PR). They plan to get married after that and lead a happy life together where they don’t have to adhere to the regressive thought processes of people. More importantly, they don’t have to justify their choice to anyone. They are in Canada now and feel more comfortable about living the way they want to.
Dharti knows a few lesbian couples but only online. She wishes to know more about such couples and their stories in real life. She encourages people to believe in themselves and their choices. They must have a clear head before making a decision. If you are in two minds and afraid to come out regarding your sexuality, ensure that you are financially independent at least to lead an everyday life even if you are abandoned.
On a parting note, Dharti says, “Humans make society, and I don’t care what they think about me. I want everyone to live and let live. What people do inside their bedroom and closed doors should be nobody’s business.”
The harsh reality is that many parents and relatives disown their children because of their sexual orientation. It is a massive problem, especially in a developing country like India. It is high time that people become more open-minded and embrace their children for who they are.
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