Everyone has a universal need to feel accepted, to be accepted for their authentic self. In a country that does not recognize the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, living your truth can be scary and painful.

In this special episode, you'll be hearing an excerpt of Julya's unpublished book, Transma and Me, and we had a wonderful conversation with Julya and Faris about their experiences and their individual journeys.

Join us as we bring you the stories and voices of marginalized communities in Malaysia in this 4 part series of special edition shows in collaboration with Empower Malaysia.