Parenthood is always special and it is treasured forever.We often come across people who strive hard to raise their children and family.But,as we see there is a social conditioning that exist in marriages ,releationships and even in parenthood.There is a cocoon of heterosexuality covering the society as a whole.Even then,an active part of our society is happy to welcome changes.
In a heartwarming news, Two gay fathers, Vignesh and Andrea, have been raising their daughter Meenakshi all by themselves in Sydney, defying all the said social conditioning that associates parenthood and heterosexual couples. “Deciding to be a dad was not a small decision for us.
There’s nothing that you as a dad cannot do that a mom can do; except breastfeeding. We don’t feel the urge to be a mother to our daughter. We are her dads and much capable of showering her with nourishment, warmth, and care; characteristics that are often attached by society to a mother”,says Vignesh.
This small family of three has a moving journey to share with the rest of the world that is full of valuable lessons. With no luxuries, Tamil fathers are all open to cherish their moments. “I’m a Tamilian from Madurai and my partner is an Italian. We’ve battled our share of hurtful stigmas from coming out to our parents, setting down to bringing a child into our lives.