Family hostility, social obstacles: How this queer couple’s union survives hardships

Lorax Rai and Madhusha Limbu struggled for years to have their relationship accepted.

It was love at first sight. When Madhusha Angthupo Limbu saw Lorax Rai at a football practice session, the two immediately clicked with each other. As they got talking, Madhusha’s feelings grew stronger. But she was in denial, she said. “I didn’t know whether what I felt was just a friendly affection or a romantic attraction.” Before meeting Lorax, Madhusha didn’t know she was queer.