June is the Month of Pride, when conversations about inclusion and recognition for the LGBTQIA+ community along with a celebration of their diverse identities come centre-stage. Putting their lives in the public eye, trans couples in the state have utilised the newfound space to share their journeys on social media for thousands to follow.
Parents’ pride
Four-month-old Zabiya is the apple of her parents’ eye. Born to transpersons, 22-year-old Ziya Paval and 23-year-old Zahad, the baby was a pleasant surprise for these residents of Kozhikode. Each milestone has been shared on her mother’s Instagram account. “The experience has been wonderful; this was our dream for a very long time. We cherish each milestone we hit with vava, our baby; every moment with Zabiya is extremely valuable,” says the new mother.
