I remember the first time I saw a gay man. It was on TV. Eastenders, I think. I was about 6 or 7 with my mum in the living room. I donât remember exactly what was going on in the scene but I think the word âgayâ was mentioned. So, like any curious child, I turned to my mum and said âwhat does gay mean?â And she replied âIt means that heâs a man who likes men. Like how a boy would have a girlfriend, he would have a boyfriend.âÂ
I didnât know then, but I know now that that small moment, at 6 years old seeing a gay Muslim man on TV, was so very important!















