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Watch: LGBT activist Harish Iyer speaks about being a survivor of child sexual abuse

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 22 September 2015, 22:11 IST

Child sexual abuse is a subject that is not spoken about enough in our country and sexual abuse faced by young boys is even more scarcely discussed. But Josh Talks, a platform that showcases India's most inspiring stories, recently had Harish Iyer sharing the story of his struggle with the sexual abuse he suffered as a child.

Iyer is one of India's most influential LGBT rights activists and speakers. His inspirational but candid recounting of his traumatic childhood makes this video a must watch. For many of us are still clueless about how rooted sexual abuse is in our country, and the ramifications it has on its young victims who carry the wounds into their adulthood.

Check out the video here:

First published: 22 September 2015, 22:14 IST