South Asian HangOuts - Being kinder to ourselves

This session is an opportunity to reflect on self-acceptance, letting go of expectations and learning to treat ourselves with more kindness. * **Topic: Being kinder to ourselves**
* <strong><strong>Date: </strong></strong>Tuesday 3rd November, 2026
* <strong><strong>Time: </strong></strong>6<strong><strong> -
</strong></strong>7.30pm

**About this session**

For some South Asian LGBTQ+ men, being open about our sexuality, gender
identity or expression, and who we are can feel difficult because of
family, culture, religion, marriage expectations or fear of rejection.

* What is it like to hide parts of ourselves?
^

* Where can we feel safe enough to be ourselves?
^

* And how do we balance being true to ourselves with family, cultural
and religious expectations?

Join us for an open and supportive conversation. Whether you're out,
partly out or not out at all, you can share as much or as little as you
like.

**About South Asian HangOuts**

A twice monthly friendly and welcoming online social and peer support
group for gay, bi and trans men with South Asian heritage.

Our aim is to reduce isolation by creating a safe space to get to know
each other through shared lived experiences, topic discussions and
creative activities.

This online space is an opportunity to build community by coming
together and connecting with one another in a safe and friendly
non-judgmental space.

* We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month 6 -7.30pm
* Please try to arrive 5 minutes early. The Zoom room closes at 6.10pm
(this is so we can minimise any disruption).
* Please read our [online group agreement][1]

**By South Asian we mean countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh,
Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and
beyond. We welcome gay, bi &amp; trans men from all South Asian faith
backgrounds as well as those who don’t identify with any faith. One of
the main aims of the groups is to reduce isolation including social,
cultural and geographical, by connecting with each other's lived
experiences.**

**Connect with us**

Have you tried to continue your conversations online with [LGBT HERO
Forums][2]

If you'd like to get involved with event volunteering with LGBT HERO
please email sam.killy@lgbthero.org.uk for more info.

If you'd like to join our newsletter please click [HERE][3]

[1]: https://www.lgbthero.org.uk/online-group-agreement
[2]: https://lgbthero.forums.net/
[3]: https://oi.vresp.com/?fid=bf73cc59ca

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